“Sochi bid doesn’t have weak spots. Maybe some questions and issues that need to be resolved” – said Chiharu Igaya, head of the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission during final press conference after weeklong inspection of Sochi’s 2014 bid. He said, “there are so many venues and facilities to be built in the future. You’ve got only seven years to go. To coordinate all of these works may be a challenge”.

As strong sides of the bid were named strong public and political support, and Sochi’s unique geographical location. They also said that they are confident that Russia can provide solid security for the Olympics.