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· Bryan Ke
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight some of the trailblazers from the communities who paved the way for the younger generation. From figure skating to basketball and…
· Bryan Ke
17-year-old Kao Miura becomes 6th Japanese skater to win men’s World Junior title
Japan bagged its sixth International Skating Union World Junior Figure Skating Championships title after Kao Miura, 17, won gold in Canada over the weekend. Miura finished the men’s junior figure skating championship in Calgary on Saturday with a final score of 179.63 in the…
· Bryan Ke
Teen snowboarder Gaon Choi breaks Chloe Kim record in X Games debut
South Korean snowboarder Gaon Choi recently became the youngest Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe gold medalist after winning the halfpipe event at the 2023 Aspen Winter X Games in Colorado on Saturday. Choi is six months younger than Chloe Kim, who was 14 years and 8 months old when…
· Ryan General
Nathan Chen pushes for Salt Lake City to be 2030 Winter Games host
Before you read: Utah honors native son Nathan Chen with his own day Figure skating star Nathan Chen has expressed his desire for the Winter Games to be brought back to his hometown, Salt Lake City.
· Jane Nam
Amid tensions over Taiwan, Xi warns Biden in 2-hour call: ‘Those who play with fire will only get burnt’
In a call that lasted over two hours, Chinese President Xi Jinping sternly warned U.S. President Biden, “Those who play with fire will only get burnt,” referring to the U.S.’ potential support of Taiwan’s independence. The call on Thursday was their fifth since Biden took office…
· Ryan General
Japan’s ‘Ice Prince’ Yuzuru Hanyu retires from competitive figure skating
On July 19, 2022, Japan’s 'Ice Prince' Yuzuru Hanyu announced his decision to continue as a professional figure skater and retire from competitive sport. Hanyu, widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history, is moving on from a prolific career that resulted in…
· Jane Nam
Taiwan thanks Qatar for removing China reference from 2022 World Cup ID system
Taiwan thanked organizers of the World Cup in Qatar for modifying the identification system by removing the reference to China for Taiwanese attendees. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry had previously condemned organizers for not including a Taiwan nationality option. The island’s…
· Jane Nam
‘Unacceptable’: Taiwan condemns Qatar for listing Taiwanese fans as Chinese at 2022 World Cup
Taiwan’s foreign ministry criticized organizers of the World Cup in Qatar in response to Taiwanese fans being listed as Chinese in the identification system. On Tuesday, Taiwanese fans entering their nationalities for the identification card that would serve as their entry visa…
· Bryan Ke
Utah honors native son Nathan Chen with his own day
Utah declared May 18 as Nathan Chen Day to honor the Chinese American Olympic gold medalist for his significant achievements in figure skating. Chen, 23, was recognized by the Utah Sports Commision, Utah Governor Spencer Cox and other state legislators during a ceremony at Utah…
· Rebecca Moon
Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu says her ‘unfazed’ grandmother still prefers her to be a doctor or lawyer
One fan that freestyle skier Eileen Gu is still trying to impress is her grandmother, who is traveling to China to watch the young athlete compete in the Beijing Games for the first time. Gu has already won a gold and silver medal at the Beijing Olympics and is on path to win a…
· Rebecca Moon
‘Literally so good’: Team USA snowboarder hails Winter Olympics Chinese food as ‘the best’
Team USA snowboarder Tessa Maud described the food at the Beijing Winter Games as “the best” amid complaints about the dining experience in the Olympics bubble from other athletes. The 18-year-old said she has had a positive culinary experience and has been trying out different…
· Bryan Ke
‘Made the country proud’: Elton John, Vera Wang, Donovan Mitchell congratulate Nathan Chen on Olympic gold
British music icon Elton John, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and legendary fashion designer Vera Wang all congratulated figure skater Nathan Chen, 22, on winning gold for the United States at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics last week. “Congratulations @nathanwchen for…
· Khier Casino
Nathan Chen pays tribute to mother Hetty Wang, Olympian Michelle Kwan after historic gold win in Beijing
Nathan Chen paid tribute to his mother, Hetty Wang, and two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan after taking home a gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The 22-year-old figure skater from Salt Lake City broke the short program world record on Tuesday, becoming the first…
· Bryan Ke
Nathan Chen is first Asian American male figure skater to win Olympic gold after dominant performance
American figure skater Nathan Chen, 22, has finally fulfilled his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. Chen placed first at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Thursday, beating his rival, Japan’s “Ice Prince” and two-time defending gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu. The young…
· Ryan General
Team USA superstar Nathan Chen one step closer to Olympic gold after shattering Hanyu world record
Chinese American figure skater Nathan Chen has set a world record with his score of 113.97 in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics’ men’s figure skating short program. The score places Chen in the top position to clinch a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Japan’s “Ice Prince,”…
· Ryan General
Asian American figure skater Zhu Yi attacked online after falling during her first Team China performance
China’s U.S.-born figure skater Zhu Yi cried after falling twice during the women’s free skate event of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games on Monday. “I was very emotional during the routine and wanted to cry. I couldn’t hold it back, and the tears came flowing,” Zhu said. Chinese…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nathan Chen gives U.S. team early lead with perfect performance only .11 points short of world record
Nathan Chen, the three-time world champion Asian American figure skater, began the 2022 Beijing Olympics with a winning performance in the men's short program. He earned an international score of 111.71 points. His performance placed the U.S. figure skaters in the lead and…
· Ryan General
India announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics over Chinese soldier torchbearer
Col. Qi Fabao, a PLA soldier involved in the deadly 2020 border encounter with Indian troops, was among the torchbearers at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The skirmish in the Galwan Valley area resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. Col. Qi’s appearance at the…
· Carl Samson
Tibetans protest ‘Beijing Olympics: genocide Games’ outside IOC headquarters and Dalai Llama exile home
Tibetans in different parts of the world held protests against the Beijing Winter Olympics ahead of its commencement on Friday. The largest event took place on Thursday in the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Switzerland, involving some 500 demonstrators.…
· Bryan Ke
‘I hated life’: Chloe Kim threw her gold medal in the trash while in a ‘dark place’ after Pyeongchang Olympics
Chloe Kim, 21, revealed she “hated life” months after she rose to fame following her gold medal win at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “Everyone was like, ‘I just met her, and she’s such a b*tch.’ I’m not a b*tch. I just had the most exhausting two months of…