Bode Miller says Russian anti-gay law `ignorant`

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 09:24

While some athletes danced around Russia`s anti-gay legislation on Monday American skiing great Bode Miller met the issue head on by calling next year`s Sochi Winter Olympic hosts "ignorant."

Russian gay law raises alarm among Olympic sponsors

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 09:04

Fears Russia`s controversial gay law could affect next year`s Sochi Winter Games has reached sponsors despite efforts by the hosts to play down the issue.

Pyeongchang rejects N.Korea proposal to co-host 2018 Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 19:09

The organising committee for the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea`s Pyeongchang (POCOG) has poured cold water on North Korea`s suggestion that it could co-host some of the Olympic skiing events at its Masik resort.

Shiva gets IOC scholarship, Winter Games dream still alive

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 10:01

Left in lurch after denial of government funding, Indian luge competitor Shiva Keshavan has found support from the IOC, which has granted him the Olympic Solidarity Scholarship to compete in the qualifiers for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.

Gujarat girl returns to a rousing welcome from South Korea

Last Updated: Friday, February 8, 2013, 22:07

Tears of happiness flowed down the eyes of Kamu Devipujak, after her daughter Maya returned home with a gold medal in the Floor Hockey event at the Special Olympics World Winter Games held in South Korea.

Russian PM wants all Sochi Games structures to be ready

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 16:48

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called for full implementation of sports constructions for the Sochi Winter Games.

Russian deputy PM admits delays for 2014 Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, January 16, 2012, 11:12

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak acknowledged that more than 70 construction projects for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games are behind schedule but denied the Olympics would be affected.

2018 race another challenge for Paralympic legend

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 08:53

Germany`s 12-time Paralympic Winter Games champion Verena Bentele has overcome many challenges in life and stated that the race for the hosting of the 2018 edition is just another one.