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Sochi 2014 polar bear is "grandson of Misha" says Chernyshenko

By Tom Degun in Barcelona

Dmitry_Chenryshenko_presented_with_Samaranch_award_in_Barcelona_March_10_2011March 11 - Dmitry Chernyshenko (pictured), the President and chief executive of Sochi 2014, has shrugged off the controversy surrounding the mascots for the Winter Games after it alleged that the design was stolen from the mascot for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Misha, more than 30 years ago.


Italian Job for Great Britain men

handballMarch 11 - Britain's men take on Italy in their opening clash of the Loughborough Three Nations Series tonight, with their rivals eager to taste victory following an opening day defeat to Turkey.




"We are focussing on our own bid" claims Witt

By Tom Degun in Barcelona

Katarina_Witt_in_Barcelona_at_conference_March_10_2March 11 - Katarina Witt, the double Olympic skating champion and the chair of Munich 2018, claims her team has done everything possible, if not more, to win the right to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.