No Sochi 2014

Members of the Organization Committee of

Sochi – the Land of Genocide Campaign

 

Lausanne, 20 September 2007

Letter to the IOC-President, Sochi 2014

 

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

Thank you for your letter of 23 July 2007.  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) appreciates being made aware of your organisation’s concerns.

During the next few months the IOC will create the Coordination Commission for the 2014 Olympic Games and the National Olympic Committee for Russia will form the Sochi Organising Committee. As soon as these organisations are in place, top-line issues such as the environment and social aspects will be addressed.

Our philosophy is that hosting the Olympic Games is above all a force for good which engenders debate on important topics. The IOC believes that organised sport can help bring positive developments from within Olympic Games host countries. We take a patient and quiet approach based on our Olympic values, in partnership with Olympic Games Organising Committees. Experience from the past has taught us that this approach brings results.

Sincerely, International Olympic Committee