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Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch Unveiled

2013-01-14 by Alina Popescu

Sochi 2014 Olympic torch revealed

The organizers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics have just unveiled the sporting event’s futuristic torch, an interesting piece inspired by a mix of Russian folklore, including a mythical Firebird, the country’ surprising contrasts, and space-age technology.

Tags: Olympic Torch, Russia, Sochi 2014, Sochi Olympics, torch relay, Winter Olympics

Russia Gears Up Its Infrastructure Ahead Of Sporting Events

2012-10-29 by Mike Wheatley

What with Russia getting ready to welcome thousands of foreign visitors from all corners of the globe when it plays host to some of the world’s biggest sporting events in the next few years, officials are undoubtedly keen to make a good impression on them.

Tags: intercontinental hotel russia, Russia grand prix, Russia hotels, russia transport, Sochi 2014, Winter Olympics

Lviv All Set For Winter Olympics Bid

2012-10-17 by Mike Wheatley

The Ukrainian city of Lviv’s proposed bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics looks set to go ahead following the endorsement of Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Borys Kolesnikov, who said in an interview that he’s confident of the city’s chances of success.

Tags: 2022 Winter Olympics, Borys Kolesnikov, Lviv, Lviv 2022 Olympics, Lviv Olympics bid, Ukraine, Ukraine Winter Olympics, Winter Olympics

Killy: Sochi Winter Olympics Set To Be Best Ever

2012-10-14 by Mike Wheatley

With the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony being less than 500 days away, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has applauded Russia for the pace of its preparations as it gears up to welcome the world to its premiere Black Sea resort.

Tags: Dmitry Kozak, IOC, Jean-Claude Killy, Russia olympics, Sochi 2014, Sochi Olympics, Winter Olympics

Ski Holidays in Bosnia-Herzegovina

2011-02-02 by Delia Gavrilescu

Jahorina Resort

For a ski holiday in a faraway land, consider Bosnia-Herzegovina. The beautiful capital city is Sarajevo, which played host to the Winter Olympics in 1984. For superb skiing vacations, or just camping out next to the campfire at one of Europe’s most famous Winter destinations, Bosnia-Herzegovina presents a unique travel value.

Tags: 1984 Olympics, Bjelasnica, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bosnia-Herzegovina tourism, Jahorina, Sarajevo, ski rental, ski resorts, Ski slopes, ski vacation, Tourism Association, Visit Bosnia-Herzegovina, Winter Olympics

Munich Bid Scores Again On Witt’s Promise

2010-11-14 by Phil Butler

Katarina Witt in Singapore for the Youth Games

Three Olympic hopeful cities met this weekend in Guangzhou, China to make their pitches to Asian Olympic delegates for the 2018 Winter Olympics. On the site of the Asia Games, the delegations form Annecy, Munich, and Pyeongchang spoke their piece. With the South Korean’s slightly bent over suggested conflicts of interest, and the French having technical problems, Katarina Witt had little trouble outclassing the other chairs easily.

Tags: alpine, alpine sports, Alps, Annecy, Annecy 2018, Asia Games, Bernhard Schwank, Dream Programme, Edgar Grospiron, IOC, Katarina Witt, Pyeongchang, Pyeongchang 2018, Winter Olympics, Yang Ho Cho




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