The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, is an international winter multiple sports event that will be celebrated from February 7 to February 23, 2014. The host city, Sochi, Russia, was elected on July 4, 2007, during the 119th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This will be Russia's first time hosting the Winter Olympics (the Soviet Union had previously hosted the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow). As well, this will become the first Winter Olympics ever held in the subtropics.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games Preparations well on track

Sochi 2014 Welcomes International Paralympic Committee Members to Russia and Shares Best Practice

Moscow, March 27, 2008 — Dmitry Chernyshenko, President of Sochi 2014, today attends a Paralympic orientation workshop hosted by experts from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

The Moscow meeting marks a significant milestone for Sochi 2014 as Russia’s first ever Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games continues its drive to improve the lives of ten million Russians with disabilities. A commitment to enhanced sporting access and social understanding remains at the heart of Sochi 2014, and the meeting will see the organisers discuss uniting this mission with existing best practice and the IPC’s vision for a world class Paralympic Winter Games.

The IPC was represented by Xavier Gonzalez, IPC CEO, Arno Wolter, Paralympic Games Coordinator Director and Apostolos Rigas, Head of Paralympic Games Strategic projects. The workshop will give Sochi 2014 access to the Committee?s wealth of experience and expertise on aspects of Paralympism including management and coordination, accessibility, event structure, and protocol.

Dmitry Chernyshenko commented:

«Today?s seminar represents a great opportunity for Sochi 2014 to benefit from the passion and experience of the Paralympic movement?s highest authority, and bring about a lasting legacy for millions of Russians living with a disability. The IPC continues to be an essential partner for us and will be instrumental in helping us to implement our unique concept to the highest standards».

«The organizing committee has set up a strong, committed team devoted entirely to the organisation of the Paralympic Winter Games, and we believe that Sochi 2014 will give athletes, spectators and officials an unprecedented Paralympic experience».

The event will additionally be attended by officials from the Olimpstroy State Corporation, the Russian National Olympic Committee and the National Paralympic Committee. Insights gained will be incorporated into the Sochi 2014 delivery plan. This has been based on a fully integrated Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with the needs of athletes and other visitors with disabilities central to the planning and development of the Sochi 2014 concept.
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