Speaking after a high-level Russian delegation had toured Beijing’s venues for the 2008 Games, Minister Dmitry Kozak, described the facilities and management of the Paralympic Games as ‘amazing.’
“I am now excited about returning to Russia and committing to delivering an equally impressive event in Sochi in 2014,” he said. The delegation also included the Governor of the Krasnodar Region, Alexander Tkachev, the Mayor of Sochi, Vladimir Afanasenkov, the President and CEO of Sochi 2014, Dmitry Chernyshenko, and the President of the Olympstroy State , Victor Kolodyazhny.
“It is extremely important for us to think over each detail and analyze the full Olympic and Parlaympic experience so that Sochi will become a leading Russian resort, but also a world-class centre for winter sport and tourism after hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2014,” Mr Kozak said.
Dmitry Chernyshenko, President and CEO of Sochi 2014, said being part of the IPC Observer Program at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games had been a very informative experience. “We will use the vital knowledge we have gained from Beijing to ensure that Sochi 2014 is a truly innovative and inspirational event,” he said.
