For Russia, the sporting year 2014 is very eventful. In addition to the Winter Olympics, which Russia is hosting for the first time, several more significant competitions will be held in Sochi.
Paralympic Games
Winter competitions for people with disabilities, which traditionally follow the Olympics, will also be held in the capital of the Olympic Games and will be held at the same venues as the Sochi Olympics. 1,350 athletes from 40 countries will take part in the competition. The opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games will take place on March 7, the competition will last 9 days from March 7 to 16.
Paralympians will compete in 6 sports, in which 72 sets of medals will be awarded. The schedule of competitions is known, published on the official website. Biathlon competitions will take place on March 8, 11 and 14, and you can cheer for teams competing in sledge hockey and wheelchair curling on March 15. Cross-country skiing competitions will be held on March 9, 10, 12, 15 and 16. Alpine skiing competitions will be held on March 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Formula 1 Grand Prix
Another significant sporting event awaits Russians in autumn. For the first time in the modern history of Russia, exactly 100 years after the competitions in our country, the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix will take place on October 12 in Sochi. The "Royal Races" will take place on a new track in the Olympic Park, which was specially built for this event.
