Russian Prime Minister Zubkov, Deputy Prime Minister Zhukov and a number of other high ranking Russian government officials also attended the meetings, where the Commission received reports on, among other issues, the Organizing Committee’s structure, transport, marketing, environment and construction. All general presentations also included Paralympic Games topics.

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) representative Miguel Sagarra (IPC Vice-President), said of the visit: “We had very informative meetings here in Sochi and I am happy to see that the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee is embracing the Paralympic Games from the beginning, as reflected in the Olympic and Paralympic Law that came into effect recently. Promoting inclusiveness as one of their core values, the organizers make sure that the planning for both Games receives the same level of attention.”  

Dmitry Chernyshenko, President of Sochi 2014, said: “By building on the strong working relationships established during the Commission's first ever visit to Sochi, together we can deliver the most innovative Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in history, creating an enduring legacy for the benefit of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement and the people of Russia.”

The Sochi Winter Paralympic Games will be held from Friday March 7th to Sunday March 16th 2014. Click here to visit the Sochi 2014 web site.