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Sochi Olympic biathlon track `dangerous`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 16:58

The biathlon track for next year`s Winter Olympics here has "very dangerous" features that could cause injury and must be modified, the head of the Russian Olympic Committee said Sunday.

Russian Olympic Committee admonishes wrestlers

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 21:10

Russian wrestlers should not return their medals to protest the International Olympic Committee`s (IOC) decision to exclude the sport from the Games, the Russian Olympic Committee said on Thursday.

IOC decision to drop wrestling surprises Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 15:56

International Olympic Committee`s (IOC) decision to remove wrestling from the Games programme is surprising, president of the Russian Olympic Committee said, vowing to appeal for a reversed decision.

Russian Olympic Committee supports Katusha

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 19:14

The Russian Olympic Committee has thrown its weight behind the troubled Katusha cycling team in its bid to regain its place at the sport`s biggest races.

London Olympics: Collapsed walker is Olympic hero

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 17:38

A Russian walker who collapsed while chasing a medal at the Olympics is a true example of heroism, the head of the Russian Olympic Committee said Sunday.

Sharapova to be Russia’s first female flag-bearer at Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 11:25

French Open winner Maria Sharapova has been announced as Russia’s first ever female flag bearer at the Olympics on Tuesday.

Russians target 25 gold medals in London

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 10:14

Russia is targeting 25 gold medals at the London Games, the country`s Olympic committee president Alexander Zhukov said Tuesday.

Russian Olympic Committee president wants drastic changes

Last Updated: Friday, May 21, 2010, 11:11

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov promised drastic changes in the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after being elected as president.

Deputy PM Zhukov elected Russian Olympic chief

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 17:38

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov was elected president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) on Thursday after being endorsed by the Kremlin hierarchy.