Bach: ‘I’m still assured’ of security in Sochi | Inquirer Sports

Bach: ‘I’m still assured’ of security in Sochi

/ 08:59 PM February 03, 2014

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during a press conference at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. AP

SOCHI, Russia—International Olympi Committee President Thomas Bach says heavy security and criticism of Russia’s anti-gay law will not detract from the Sochi Olympics.

Bach also reiterates his defense of Russia’s spending on the games, saying the money is going to the long-term transformation of the region.

ADVERTISEMENT

Speaking at a news conference four days before the opening ceremony, Bach voiced confidence in Russia’s ability to deliver a safe Olympics amid threats of terror attacks by insurgents from the North Caucasus.

Bach says “I have been assured before coming here and I am still assured being here.”

FEATURED STORIES

The IOC leader adds “we have to address this because anything else would be surrender to terrorists” and “this is last thing we all want to do.”

Bach is also confident that uncompleted hotels will be ready in time.

RELATED STORIES

Olympics: Australia bans athletes from Sochi city over security fears

Sochi chief: city is world’s ‘most secure venue’

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Read Next
Don't miss out on the latest news and information.

Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.

TAGS: Russia, Security, Sochi, Sports, Thomas Bach, Winter Olympics
For feedback, complaints, or inquiries, contact us.
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our sports news

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.



© Copyright 1997-2023 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.