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Sochi 2014 Sees Accessibility as Priority

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games ended its third visit to the city, putting accessibility as one of the priorities for the upcoming Paralympic programme.

Sochi 2014 Ice Dome - Constructions in progress

Sochi 2014 Hosts Third Co-ordination Commission

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games begins its third visit today to the Black Sea ski resort with a full schedule of events.

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Zaripov Named as Sochi 2014 Ambassador

Irek Zaripov, who won four gold and one silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, has become an official Ambassador for Sochi 2014.

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Olympic and Paralympic Flags Raised in Sochi

The flags’ arrival coincided with the Session of Presidential Council for Physical Culture, Sports and Preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi as well as the World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan.

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Sochi 2014 Setup Confirmed for Vancouver Games

The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be officially represented at the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, reminding all visitors of what to expect four years ahead on the calendar.

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Accessibility High on Agenda for Sochi 2014

Bonn, Germany - Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games concluded its second visit to the Russian host city.

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Successful Project Review for Sochi 2014

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today completed its first Project Review of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, which took place from 27-29 April in Moscow, Russia.

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Sochi Focuses on Accessibility Legacy

Deputies from Russia’s State Duma and representatives of leading public organizations recently discussed Russia’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, in preparation for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. The meeting demonstrates the intensive work being brought into Russia’s national legislation toward further alignment with international standards.