We are all living in anticipation of the Olympics in Sochi, therefore this year, especially the Winter-Spring season of 2013, is the preparation for the Olympics in Sochi. For winter sports, all the events are the stages of the specific preparation for the Olympics. In my opinion, this will be of particular importance in the coming season.

"82 medals in the unofficial team total show that we have a strong team which is full of potential. The main result of the concluded XXX Olympic Games in London is the sense of pride for our country which the fans experienced thanks to the performances of Russian Olympians."

“Today we have set in motion several major projects designed to enhance the environment and ensure Sochi 2014 is delivered in a sustainable way. Our actions are further evidence that we are continuing to deliver the promises that Sochi 2014 made to the IOC. I am delighted to see that real, substantial action is being by ministries, authorities and business. It is precisely this comprehensive approach that will provide real results – some of which we can already see today”.

“I am confident that Russia will benefit from  our home Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. The Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be a truly historic moment, turning a new page in the history of sport in Russia. In a similar way to the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Sochi 2014 can be the catalyst for increasing our success in all sports - at both the elite and grassroots level”.

“Without innovating it would be impossible to deliver two extraordinary events like the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan and the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. Russia is now actively delivering both these projects. Uniqueness and innovation are two of the major features of Sochi 2014. This is not just a nice slogan, we are really committed to hosting an unprecedented, innovative Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sochi 2014 are using innovate approaches in education and management to promote physical culture and a healthy lifestyle across Russia. Our global goal is to attract as many children and young people to sport as possible”.

“From 2011 until the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Sochi will organize around 70 test events for different sports in line with IOC requirements. All Russian winter championships and several stages of cup competitions will be organized and staged in Sochi”.