Sochi 2014



Olympic wait goes on for women ski jumpers

By Duncan Mackay in Acapulco
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

October 25 - New disciplines hoping to be included in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, including women's ski jumping, must wait to find out whether they will be added to the programme after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) delayed the decision until next year.


IOC to decide on new disciplines for Sochi 2014

By Duncan Mackay in Acapulco
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

October 23 - New disciplines for the Sochi 2014 Olympics will be top of the agenda when the International Olympic Committee's ruling Executive Board chaired by President Jacques Rogge begins three days of meetings here tomorrow.



Sochi to host Formula One after Putin signs deal with Ecclestone

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

altOctober 14 - Sochi will host a Russian Formula One Grand Prix from 2014-2020 under a $240 million (£150 million) deal announced by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and the sport's chief Bernie Ecclestone today, though the first race could be postponed if it affects Winter Olympics preparations.

Putin to visit Sochi to meet IOC Coordination Commission

By Duncan Mackay in Sochi
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

October 12 - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is due to fly into here to meet the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission led by Jean-Claude Killy who are beginning their fourth visit to inspect preparations for the 2014 Olympics and Paralympics.