NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
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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.
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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.