Ep #149: Red flags everywhere — Updates from Beijing 2022: COVID-19, artificial snow and Peng Shuai

Ellen and Steph are all in on Beijing 2022. Today, they’re discussing how COVID-19 continues to impact the athletes and how these Winter Games will impact, well, the environment. Then, they bring you a concerning update regarding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. ICYMI — our past episodes covering her story are linked in the show notes.If, like us, you’re still recovering from Canada’s major women’s hockey win over the U.S. last night, get comfy and turn up the volume. Thanks for tuning in! Show notes:The GIST of It — Ep. #127: Sports and Censorship in ChinaThe GIST of It — Ep #132: An update to the Peng Shuai story: the WTA is taking a standThe GIST of It — Ep #137: The latest on COVID-19 in sports and tennis star Peng ShuaiMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: @thegistpodEmail: [email protected] IG: @thegistca @thegistusa