AOC Media Centre - 2014 Sochi

Adler ArenaThe Adler Arena Skating Center is an 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in the Olympic Park, Sochi, Russia that is currently being constructed for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Sochi's Iceberg Skating PalaceA general view outside the Iceberg Skating Palace, the 2014 Olympic venue for the Figure Skating and Short Track Speed Skating during the Sochi test event/ Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2012 at the Iceberg Skating Palace on December 7, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

Russian medal presentationRussian medal holders enter the ice during the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2012 at the Iceberg Skating Palace on December 8, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

Sochi skating actionAkiko Suzuki of Japan performs in the Ladies Free Skating during the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2012 at the Iceberg Skating Palace on December 8, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

Sochi merchandise standThe olympic winter games merchandise shop is seen during the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2012 at the Iceberg Skating Palace on December 8, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

RusSki Gorki Ski JumpA general view of RusSki Gorki Ski Jump runway which will be used for the Ski Jumping event at the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 during the Sochi test event/ FIS Ski Jumping World Cup at the RusSki Gorki venue on December 9, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

Sochi on ski jumpA competitor makes a Ski Jump during the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup at the RusSki Gorki venue on December 9, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

Sliding Centre takes shapeA view of the construction of the Sliding Centre Sanki venue for Bobsleigh and Skeleton at the 2014 Winter Olympics on November 7, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

Shayba Arena hosts the Ice HockeyShayba Arena will be one of the venues for the Ice Hockey competition during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

RusSki Gorki Jumping Centre Construction continues at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Centre venue for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Iceberg Skating PalaceThe Iceberg Skating Palace will play host to the Figure Skating competition at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The World Press Briefing took place on site in November 2012.

Figure Skating on the big screenThe Iceberg Skating Palace will play host to the Figure Skating competition at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The World Press Briefing took place on site in November 2012.

Ceremonies take centre stageThe Fisht Olympic Stadium will be the venue for the Ceremonies at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The World Press Briefing took place during November 2012 and were given a tour of all of the venues.

Bolshoy Ice DomeThe Bolshoy Ice Dome, pictured here during the World Press Briefing in November 2012, will play host to the fierceley contested Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Speed Skating on showAdler Arena will play host to the Speed Skating events during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The World Press Briefing took place during November 2012.

Russian National Ski jumping Centre Ski jump hill at Russian National Ski jumping Centre at Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort in the western Caucasian mountains near Krasnaya Polyana some 50 km outside of the Black Sea city of Sochi on February 12, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. Rosa Khutor will host the men's and women's Alpine, Biathlon, Cross Country, Bob and Sledge, Ski jumping and Snowboard events at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Rosa Khutor Alpine ResortA chair lift at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort in the western Caucasian mountains near Krasnaya Polyana some 50 km outside of the Black Sea city of Sochi on February 11, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. Rosa Khutor will host the men's and women's Alpine, Biathlon, Cross Country, Bob and Sledge, Ski jumping and Snowboard events at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Olympic Oval Skating CentreA general view shows the construction of the 'Olympic Oval' skating centre during a media tour of the Olympic venues on February 10, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. The 'Olympic Oval' will host the speed skating events of the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. The stadium with a capacity of 8,000 spectators is expected to be completed in September 2012 and will be used as a trade and exhibition centre after the Game.

Model TownA model shows the Olympic stadium 'Fisht' (R) on February 10, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. The 'Fisht' is located within walking distance to the beach of the Black Sea and will host the opening and the closing ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The stadium with a capacity of 40,000 spectators is expected to be completed in May 2013 and will host football matches including the 2018 FIFA World Cup following the Games.

Sochi Sea PortGeneral view of the Sochi sea port on the Black Sea on February 10, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. Sochi will host the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Russian National Sliding Centre A view of the construction of the Russian National Sliding Centre in the Mountain Cluster of Krasnaya Polyana which will host the Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton competitions on May 19, 2011 in Sochi, Russia. Sochi is preparing for the 2014 Winter Olympics with massive construction and regeneration projects.

Russia's Culture On ShowRussian dancers as part of the Sochi 2014 performance during the Closing Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.

Olympic HandoverRepresentatives of the Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 enter the stadium during the Closing Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at BC Place on February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.

Successful CelebrationsMembers of the Russian delegation cheer after hearing the announcement that the city of Sochi had won the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, during the 119th International Olympic Committee session on July 4, 2007 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Sochi defeated runner-up Pyeongchang in final voting after Salzburg was knocked out of the race earlier in the day.

Official PresentationRussian President Vladimir Putin (R) receives a diploma from International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge (L) during the presentation that selected the Russian city of Sochi as the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games during the 119th International Olympic Committee Session on July 4, 2007 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.