SOCHI, February 7, Svetlana Bonopartova. First Deputy Speaker State Duma and Vice-President of the Russian Chess Federation (RFC) Alexander Zhukov said that after the 2014 Olympic Games, which were held in Sochi, all sports facilities are being used.
Wednesday, February 7, marked 10 years since the opening of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
“»When the idea came to hold the Olympic Games in Sochi 20 years ago, only a few believed in it. Sochi was a favorite, but a summer resort. There were no sports facilities, but in a short time, through the efforts of the country, the dream was realized. We got the Olympic Games, which were named the best in history both in organization and in the performance of athletes. Our athletes performed brilliantly and brought pleasure to the whole country. With bated breath, the whole world watched these Games. Now a huge legacy remains, all the facilities are in use, Sochi has become prettier, there are more tourists twice as much,» Zhukov said.
The 2014 Games took place from February 7 to 23. Russian athletes won 11 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze medals at the home Olympics in Sochi.
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