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· Ryan General
Alysa Liu says she would ‘love to’ compete at 2030 Winter Olympics
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu says she is open to returning for another Winter Games. In a recent interview with NBC News, the star figure skater said she would “love to” compete at the 2030 Olympics in the French Alps. The 2030 Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place…
· Ryan General
Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu take silver in separate Winter Olympics finals
Asian American star athletes Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu each claimed silver medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in separate finals over the past two days in northern Italy. Kim, 25, finished second in the women’s snowboard halfpipe in Livigno with a score of 88.00, edged by…
· Ryan General
2026 Winter Olympics: Asian American athletes compete on world stage
Asian American athletes are currently taking part in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics representing Team USA as well as several other national delegations. The competitors are entered across snowboarding, figure skating and freestyle skiing as the Games run Feb. 6–22 in northern…
· Ryan General
Shibutani siblings speak out against racism ahead of Olympics return
Two-time Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani have returned to competitive figure skating after a seven-year hiatus, aiming to qualify for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan. In a recent interview with Time, the siblings explained that their comeback follows years of…
· Bryan Ke
South Korea’s viral Paris Olympics shooter takes break amid hateful comments
Kim Ye-ji, who won a silver medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on Sept. 28, is taking a break from professional shooting. Speaking to AFP on Sunday, Kim’s agent, Yang Yong-sik, said the Olympian will “temporarily suspend her sports career… to…
· Ryan General
Memphis Grizzlies sign Paris Olympics Japanese standout Yuki Kawamura
The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday the signing of several new players ahead of their training camp next month, including Yuki Kawamura, a point guard for Japan’s national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old, 5’8″ point guard has spent…
· Ryan General
Paris Olympics gold medalist Zheng Qinwen secures US Open quarterfinals spot
World No. 7 Qinwen Zheng secured her spot in the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a thrilling three-set victory over Donna Vekic early Monday morning. Zheng, who claimed China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold medal by defeating Vekic at Paris 2024 last month, rallied after losing…
· Ryan General
Paris Olympics poster sparks outrage over lack of Asian athletes
A celebratory poster released after the 2024 Paris Olympics is being accused of racism for seemingly excluding East Asian athletes. The poster, shared on X by Eurosport on Aug. 11, featured few, if any, representatives from China, Japan and South Korea, despite these countries…
· Michelle De Pacina
Sun Yingsha, H.E.R. shine at Paris Olympics closing ceremony
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics concluded after 19 days of competition in a closing ceremony at Stade de France on Sunday. Among the highlights were the electrifying rendition of the U.S. national anthem by Filipino American R&B sensation H.E.R. and the historic participation of…
· Bryan Ke
Athletes review their food at the Paris Olympics
The food being served at the Paris Olympics is OK but not great, according to some athletes who shared their reviews on TikTok. What they’re saying: In his video review, American volleyball player Erik Shoji rated the grilled or baked chicken and grilled tofu he had as “not…
· Carl Samson
Korean culture makes waves at Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics has not only seen a showcase of athletic prowess — it also became a stage for the vibrant influence of Korean culture. From dynamic performances to cultural immersions, Korea is making itself known both inside and outside the event venues. K-pop in Paris:…
· Bryan Ke
Suni Lee shares her post-Olympics food craving
Sunisa “Suni” Lee revealed that she would like to enjoy a hot bowl of pho as her post-Olympics food craving after making history over the weekend. “I want, like, some pho,” Lee, 21, told Peacock. “I’ve been craving pho or some type of soup anywhere I look here, but I just, I…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Chinese gymnast mimics Italian athletes in wholesome Olympics podium moment
Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin is winning hearts online for her adorable reaction at the Olympics podium. A video of the wholesome moment shows Zhou, a first-time Olympian at age 18, surprised to see gold medal winner Alice D’Amato, 21, and bronze medal winner Manila Esposito, 17,…
· Ryan General
Chinese badminton star honors injured opponent at Paris Olympics
Chinese badminton player He Bing Jiao held up a miniature Spanish flag during the Olympic award ceremony after clinching the silver medal in a hard-fought women’s badminton final against South Korea’s An Se-young on Monday. Jiao’s gesture was a tribute to Spain’s Carolina Marin,…
· Ryan General
US star swimmer Torri Huske says seeing Taylor Swift is next after phenomenal Olympics run
The US women’s relay swim team clinched the gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the Paris Games on Sunday. The quartet of Torri Huske, Regan Smith, Lilly King and Gretchen Walsh finished with a time of 3:49.63, smashing the world record set by another U.S. team in 2019…
· Michelle De Pacina
Defending surf champ Carissa Moore confirms retirement after Paris Olympics defeat
Surfer Carissa Moore, who is of Native Hawaiian and Filipino descent, competed in what may be her final elite-level appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics in Teahupo’o, Tahiti, on Aug. 1. A five-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, Moore entered the competition aiming…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnam’s pho, spring rolls served in Paris Olympics
Vietnam’s popular beef broth soup dish, pho, and nem, or vegetable spring rolls, are among the dishes selected to be served to athletes at the Paris Olympics. Pho is designated as the soup of the day and is served during three main meals. Both dishes have their nutritional…
· Ryan General
Chinese tennis star called ‘cutthroat’ by American opponent after Olympics victory
American tennis star Emma Navarro (world No.15) launched a scathing attack on Chinese tennis sensation Qinwen Zheng (world No. 7) after their third-round clash in Olympic tennis at Roland Garros on Tuesday. The heated exchange began at the net following Zheng’s 6-7, 7-6, 6-1…
· Bryan Ke
Internet falls in love with South Korean sharpshooter at Paris Olympics
Social media users are swooning over South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji after pictures of her at the Paris Olympics went viral on X this week. The photos show the 31-year-old competing in the 10-meter air pistol women’s event on Sunday, striking a pose similar to that of an…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh champions displaced athletes at Paris Olympics
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh is representing displaced athletes as part of the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In an Instagram video, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member introduced the team and encouraged global support. “They have fought…