February 4, 2014
Wintery Sochi warms up for Russian Games
WITH two days to go for the start of 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, which will run through to February 23, the excitement has already reached fever pitch as athletes, heads of states and other dignitaries have started to flow into the Russian city. A colourful opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday. International wire services AP and AFP capture some pre-games activities.