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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Answers to Some Big Questions

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing are right around the corner, with all kinds of questions — about international politics, public health and, yes, even sports — hanging over them.

So here’s what we know so far.

When are the Beijing Olympics?

The opening ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 4, a Friday, though some preliminary events will be held in the days before. The closing ceremony is Feb. 20, a Sunday. In all, there will be 19 days of competition across 15 sports.

This year’s Paralympics, also based in Beijing, are scheduled for March 4 to 13.