17.02 RIA Novosti's Work as the Sochi Olympics’ Host National News Agency is Fantastic – IOC

MOSCOW, February 17 (RIA Novosti) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is highly satisfied with the work of RIA Novosti as the host national news agency and photo pool for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, in particular its highly effective delivery of Olympic content.

IOC Press Commission Head Kevan Gosper said that RIA Novosti is doing fantastic work as the host national news agency. He said the IOC is very pleased with its partnership with RIA Novosti and highly praised the agency’s efforts to produce and deliver media content and photo information. According to him, RIA Novosti is the only agency that is capable of delivering multimedia Olympic content in such a large country as Russia.

Mr. Gosper spoke at a regular meeting of the IOC Press Commission in Sochi on Monday.