The inclusion of a Uighur athlete to help light the cauldron during the Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony in Beijing was criticized by some
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Yulia Stupak described her 24th-place finish in Beijing as ‘total trash’ as the emotional skier appeared tearful in a TV interview
Russian biathlon team battle to second medal of Beijing Games
The ROC biathlon mixed relay team won a second medal of the Beijing Games for their team as they claimed bronze in a thrilling race
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Ski star Nepryaeva wins first medal for Russian team in Beijing
Natalia Nepryaeva has won the first medal for the ROC team in Beijing, claiming silver in the 15km women’s skiathlon