Beijing Winter Olympics to begin Feb. 4

Luciano Solero, USAToday
Biathlon

Erika Mathilde Rolland Hoiden, Reporter

The Winter Olympics will return in 2022 and will be held in Beijing, China. Due to the current spread of COVID-19, some nations considered not partaking in the games. However, the USA is still planning to participate. About 200 American athletes will compete in Beijing in the upcoming month. The games will begin with the opening ceremony on Feb. 4 and last until Feb. 20.

Tickets will not be sold to the general public. This is also due to the ongoing pandemic. However, the games will be broadcast through NBC Universal. Below are the sports you can expect to see:

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Biathlon
  • Bobsled
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Curling
  • Figure Skating
  • Freestyle Skiing
  • Hockey
  • Luge
  • Nordic Combined
  • Short Track
  • Skeleton
  • Ski Jumping
  • Snowboarding
  • Speed Skating