The 2022 WinterOlympicsare right around the corner.
Consider this your complete guide to the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Keep reading to find out what we know so far about the Winter Games!
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When are the 2022 Winter Olympics?
From February 2 to February 20, there will be different competitions hosted each day.
The closing ceremonies are on February 20.
Check out the full schedule of Olympic eventshere.
Where are the 2022 Olympics?
The 2022 Olympics will be held in Beijing, China.
The opening and closing ceremonies of the Games will take place in central Beijing.
However, not all competitions will actually unfold in Chinas capital city.
The Olympic and Paralympic villages, where athletes stay while attending the Games, are spread across three locations.
How often are the Winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics and Paralympics happen every four years.
That means the most recent Winter Olympics and Paralympics occurred four years ago, in 2018.
That year,the Games were in PyeongChang, South Korea.
The Summer Olympics also happen every four years.
Typically, the Summer Olympics occur about 18 months before the Winter Olympics.
However, if it feels like we just had the Olympics, you wouldnt be wrong.
How many sports are in the Winter Olympics?
There will be seven sports at the 2022 Winter Olympics and 15 different disciplines.
Norway is the winningest country in both Winter Olympic history and Winter Paralympic history.
The United States has the second highest medal count in history for both the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
And Germany ranks third in both editions of the Games.
How many spectators will attend the 2022 Games?
Not dissimilar from the Summer Games, the Winter Games will have a very limited number of spectators.
Previous guidance from September 2021 had allowed people in mainland China who met COVID-19 countermeasures to purchase tickets.
What are the COVID-19 protocols for the Winter Olympics?
Plus, like we mentioned above, spectators will be limited.
Whats going on with the diplomatic boycotts?
What does that mean, exactly?
Essentially, government officials will not attend the Games.
Athletes from the boycotting countries, however, will still attend and compete in the Games.
Canada and Denmark also cited their concerns over human rights issues in China as the reason for boycotting.
What are the upcoming Winter Olympics locations?
The host of the 2030 Winter Games will be announced in 2023,Sports Illustratedreported.
