Bildnummer: 12685787 Datum: 31.01.2013 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures SKI NORDISCH - FIS WC Sotschi, Vorberichte KRASNAJA POLJANA,RUSSLAND,31.JAN.13 - SKI NORDISCH, BIATHLON - FIS Weltcup, Vorberichte. Bild zeigt das Biathlonstadion. Keywords: Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Laura Center, Khrebet Psekhako. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; x1x xkg 2013 quer o0 Sportstatte Stadion Totale Image number 12685787 date 31 01 2013 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Ski Nordic FIS WC Sochi Preliminary reports Krasnaya Poljana Russia 31 Jan 13 Ski Nordic Biathlon FIS World Cup Preliminary reports Picture shows the Biathlon stadium Keywords Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Laura Center x1x xkg 2013 horizontal o0 venues Stadium long shot

Bildnummer: 12685790 Datum: 31.01.2013 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures SKI NORDISCH - FIS WC Sotschi, Vorberichte KRASNAJA POLJANA,RUSSLAND,31.JAN.13 - SKI NORDISCH, BIATHLON - FIS Weltcup, Vorberichte. Bild zeigt eine Zuschauertribuene im Biathlonstadion. Keywords: Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Laura Center, Khrebet Psekhako. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; x1x xkg 2013 quer o0 Sportstatte Stadion Totale Image number 12685790 date 31 01 2013 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Ski Nordic FIS WC Sochi Preliminary reports Krasnaya Poljana Russia 31 Jan 13 Ski Nordic Biathlon FIS World Cup Preliminary reports Picture shows a Zuschauertribuene in Biathlon stadium Keywords Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Laura Center x1x xkg 2013 horizontal o0 venues Stadium long shot

Bildnummer: 12685791 Datum: 31.01.2013 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures SKI NORDISCH - FIS WC Sotschi, Vorberichte KRASNAJA POLJANA,RUSSLAND,31.JAN.13 - SKI NORDISCH, BIATHLON - FIS Weltcup, Vorberichte. Bild zeigt das Biathlonstadion. Keywords: Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Laura Center, Khrebet Psekhako. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; x1x xkg 2013 quer o0 Sportstatte Stadion Totale Image number 12685791 date 31 01 2013 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Ski Nordic FIS WC Sochi Preliminary reports Krasnaya Poljana Russia 31 Jan 13 Ski Nordic Biathlon FIS World Cup Preliminary reports Picture shows the Biathlon stadium Keywords Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Laura Center x1x xkg 2013 horizontal o0 venues Stadium long shot

SOCHI, Russia - Cranes tower over the main stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics under construction in Sochi, Russia, on Jan. 30, 2013. (Kyodo)

Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex, January, 2013 : General view of the Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex in Sochi, Russia. Sochi will host the Winter Olympic Games from 07 to 23 February 2014. (Photo by Handout/Olympstroy via AFLO)

Sliding Center Sanki, DECEMBER 26, 2012 : General view of the Sliding Center Sanki in Sochi, Russia. Sochi will host the Winter Olympic Games from 07 to 23 February 2014. (Photo by Handout/Olympstroy via AFLO)

A view of the construction site of "Fisht" Olympic Stadium in the Imereti Valley in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, on December 20, 2012. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics that start on February 7, 2014 . AFP PHOTO / MIKHAIL MORDASOV

People fishing near the the "Fisht" Olympic Stadium in the Imereti Valley in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, on December 20, 2012. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics that start on February 7, 2014 . AFP PHOTO / MIKHAIL MORDASOV

A view of the construction site of "Fisht" Olympic Stadium in the Imereti Valley in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, on December 20, 2012. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics that start on February 7, 2014 . AFP PHOTO / MIKHAIL MORDASOV

Ice cube curling center is seen at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Sochi will host 2014 Winter Olympic Games. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

A picture taken late on December 8, 2012, shows the newly constructed Iceberg skating palace, which will host the short track speed skating and figure skating events in Sochi, part of the coastal cluster for the upcoming 2014 winter Olympics during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / YURI KADOBNOV

A picture taken late on December 8, 2012, shows glowing roof of the newly constructed Bolshoi ice dome which will be home to the ice hockey tournament at the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / YURI KADOBNOV

A picture taken late on December 8, 2012, shows glowing roof of the newly constructed Bolshoi ice dome which will be home to the ice hockey tournament at the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / YURI KADOBNOV

A general view of "Iceberg" Skating Palace and "Fisht" Olympic Stadium construction site at the Olympic Park in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, on December 9, 2012. The Olympic Park will be able to accommodate about 75000 visitors when full, and all the ice arenas will be within walking distance of one other. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics.AFP PHOTO / MIKHAIL MORDASOV

A general view of the Bolshoi Ice Palace and Speed Skating Stadium construction site at the Olympic Park in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, , on December 9, 2012. The Olympic Park will be able to accommodate about 75000 visitors when full, and all the ice arenas will be within walking distance of one other. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics. AFP PHOTO / MIKHAIL MORDASOV

The newly constructed Iceberg skating palace, which will host the short track speed skating and figure skating events in Sochi, part of the coastal cluster for the upcoming 2014 winter olympics. during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

The newly constructed Iceberg skating palace, which will host the short track speed skating and figure skating events in Sochi, part of the coastal cluster for the upcoming 2014 winter olympics. during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

The newly constructed Iceberg skating palace, which will host the short track speed skating and figure skating events in Sochi, part of the coastal cluster for the upcoming 2014 winter olympics. during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

The newly constructed Iceberg skating palace, which will host the short track speed skating and figure skating events in Sochi, part of the coastal cluster for the upcoming 2014 winter olympics. during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

Bildnummer: 12077808 Datum: 07.12.2012 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures OLYMPIA - Olympische Spiele 2014, Vorberichte SOTSCHI,RUSSLAND,07.DEZ.12 - DIVERS, OLYMPIA, EISHOCKEY - Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Media Tour. Bild zeigt Bolshoy Ice Dome. Keywords: Stadion, Bolshoi. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; Vorschau Winter Spiele Bau Baustelle Sportstatte Stadion Totale xmk x0x 2012 quer Image number 12077808 date 07 12 2012 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Olympia Olympic Games 2014 Preliminary reports Sochi Russia 07 Dec 12 Divers Olympia Ice hockey Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Media Tour Picture shows Ice Dome Keywords Stadium Preview Winter Games Construction bulding site venues Stadium long shot xmk x0x 2012 horizontal

Bildnummer: 12077809 Datum: 07.12.2012 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures OLYMPIA - Olympische Spiele 2014, Vorberichte SOTSCHI,RUSSLAND,07.DEZ.12 - DIVERS, OLYMPIA, EISHOCKEY - Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Media Tour. Bild zeigt Central Stadion und die Shayba Arena. Keywords: Maly Ice Palace. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; Vorschau Winter Spiele Bau Baustelle Sportstatte Stadion Totale xmk x0x 2012 quer Image number 12077809 date 07 12 2012 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Olympia Olympic Games 2014 Preliminary reports Sochi Russia 07 Dec 12 Divers Olympia Ice hockey Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Media Tour Picture shows Central Stadium and The Arena Keywords Maly Ice Palace Preview Winter Games Construction bulding site venues Stadium long shot xmk x0x 2012 horizontal

Bildnummer: 12077819 Datum: 07.12.2012 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures OLYMPIA - Olympische Spiele 2014, Vorberichte SOTSCHI,RUSSLAND,07.DEZ.12 - DIVERS, OLYMPIA, EISHOCKEY - Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Media Tour. Bild zeigt die Shayba Arena. Keywords: Maly Ice Palace. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; Vorschau Winter Spiele Bau Baustelle Sportstatte Stadion Totale xmk x0x 2012 quer Image number 12077819 date 07 12 2012 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Olympia Olympic Games 2014 Preliminary reports Sochi Russia 07 Dec 12 Divers Olympia Ice hockey Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Media Tour Picture shows The Arena Keywords Maly Ice Palace Preview Winter Games Construction bulding site venues Stadium long shot xmk x0x 2012 horizontal

Bildnummer: 12077828 Datum: 07.12.2012 Copyright: imago/GEPA pictures OLYMPIA - Olympische Spiele 2014, Vorberichte SOTSCHI,RUSSLAND,07.DEZ.12 - DIVERS, OLYMPIA, EISHOCKEY - Vorschau auf die Olympischen Winterspiele 2014 in Sotschi, Media Tour. Bild zeigt die Shayba Arena. Keywords: Maly Ice Palace. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTxSUIxITAxSWE ; Vorschau Winter Spiele Bau Baustelle Sportstatte Stadion Totale xmk x0x 2012 quer Image number 12077828 date 07 12 2012 Copyright imago GEPA Pictures Olympia Olympic Games 2014 Preliminary reports Sochi Russia 07 Dec 12 Divers Olympia Ice hockey Preview on The Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Media Tour Picture shows The Arena Keywords Maly Ice Palace Preview Winter Games Construction bulding site venues Stadium long shot xmk x0x 2012 horizontal

Construction is under way at the Russki Gorki jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

Construction is under way at the Russki Gorki jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

Construction is under way at the Russki Gorki jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

Ski Jumpers sit on a chairlift at the Russki Gorki ski jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

Ski Jumpers sit on a chairlift at the Russki Gorki ski jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

A ski jumper sits on a chairlift at the Russki Gorki ski jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

People sit on a chairlift at the Russki Gorki ski jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

People sit on a chairlift at the Russki Gorki ski jumping centre, which will host the ski jumping and the Nordic combined events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi on December 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA

The arrival zone of the Sanki sliding centre, which will host the luge, bobsleigh and skeleton events at the upcoming 2014 winter olympics in Rosa Khutor, part of the mountain cluster of installations some 50km from Sochi. AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

Engineers check the construction on the top of The Bolshoi Ice Dome in construction during a press trip to the Sochi 2014 Olympics venue in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi on February 17, 2012. The Games will be the biggest international event hosted by Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union but it faces the challenge of building much of the facilities from scratch in Sochi city and the surrounding mountains. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics that start on February 7, 2014. PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

The Iceberg Skating Palace is pictured on February 17, 2012, during a press trip at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, venue of the 2014 Winter Olympics games. The Games will be the biggest international event hosted by Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union but it faces the challenge of building much of the facilities from scratch in Sochi city and the surrounding mountains. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics which will start on February 7, 2014. PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

A visitor is on the phone in front of the Iceberg Skating Palace on February 17, 2012, during a press trip at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, venue of the 2014 Winter Olympics games. The Games will be the biggest international event hosted by Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union but it faces the challenge of building much of the facilities from scratch in Sochi city and the surrounding mountains. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics which will start on February 7, 2014. PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

The Iceberg Skating Palace is pictured on February 17, 2012 during a press trip at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, venue of the 2014 Winter Olympics games. The Games will be the biggest international event hosted by Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union but it faces the challenge of building much of the facilities from scratch in Sochi city and the surrounding mountains. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics which will start on February 7, 2014. PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

The Olympic park under construction is pictured on February 17, 2012 during a press trip at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, venue of the 2014 Winter Olympics games. The Games will be the biggest international event hosted by Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union but it faces the challenge of building much of the facilities from scratch in Sochi city and the surrounding mountains. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics which will start on February 7, 2014. PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

A woman walk past a construction in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on February 13, 2012. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympics, which will start on February 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FABRICE COFFRINI

Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex, FEBRUARY, 2012 : General view of the Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex in Sochi, Russia. Sochi will host the Winter Olympic Games from 07 to 23 February 2014. (Photo by Handout/Olympstroy via AFLO)