China’s triple Paralympic gold medallist Yang Hongqiong has been honoured in a special ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has lauded the country’s hosting of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a ceremony designed to recognise the contribution of individuals and groups towards the events.

American figure skater Alysa Liu has announced her retirement from the sport aged just 16, two weeks after winning a bronze medal at the World Championships.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella welcomed the country's Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games medallists at the Quirinale Palace in Rome for a congratulatory ceremony.

Paralympic and Olympic champions Natalie Wilkie and Sarah Nurse marked the emotional opening night of Toronto Blue Jay’s first full Major League Baseball season at home in three years by throwing the first pitches.

German ski cross racer Daniela Maier says there is no ill feeling between herself and Switzerland’s Fanny Smith following an incident between the pair during the women’s Olympic ski cross final at Beijing 2022.

A shopping centre will be established in the Beijing Olympic Village by the end of September, it has been announced.

Japanese speed skater Nana Takagi, a three-time Olympian and twice a gold medallist, has announced her retirement from the sport.

Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the Veneto region - which includes 2026 co-host Cortina d'Ampezzo - have been celebrated.

Beijing 2022 President Cai Qi, Chinese vice-premier Sun Chunlan and Mayor of Beijing Chen Jining are among eight high-ranking officials connected with the organisation of the Winter Paralympics who have been recognised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Beijing 2022 Olympic champions Sweden have begun the World Men’s Curling Championship with a solid win over The Netherlands in Las Vegas in the United States.

A total of 21 athletes will be honoured in China for their contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Beijing 2022 Olympic gold medallists Sweden begin their bid for a fourth consecutive World Men's Curling Championship title tomorrow in Las Vegas.

Para Nordic skier Oksana Masters has admitted that the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics was "one of the most challenging Games" due to the war in Ukraine, despite claiming medals in all seven of her events.

Finland and Canada moved to the top of the men's and women's International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) world rankings following their respective victories at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.