Moscow: The organizers of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi have introduced some of the most extensive identity checks and sweeping security measures ever seen at an international sports event, raising concerns that they are
Johannesburg: The IOC says the drug-testing program for next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, will be the "most stringent" in the history of the Winter Games. IOC President Thomas Bach says there will be
Sochi, Russia: The International Olympic Committee doesn't have the authority to intervene in Russia's law banning gay propaganda and is convinced there will be no discrimination against athletes or spectators at the Winter Games in
Washington, Aug 10: President Barack Obama on Friday rejected the idea of the United States boycotting the Winter Olympics in Sochi next year over a new anti-gay law in Russia, despite frustrations with that country's
London, Jun21: Russia is taking over Kensington Gardens during the London Olympics to promote the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.Russian officials say the 6,000-square-meter (64,000-square-foot) Sochi Park—including an ice rink—will be located in front of
Switzerland, Jun 20: The IOC has postponed the ticket sales process for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi in the wake of corruption allegations involving black market tickets for the London Olympics.The IOC says it
Durban, July 09: Russia plans to send the Olympic torch into space ahead of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov told the IOC on Thursday.In a presentation to International Olympic
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