Vladimir Putin singed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Organisation and Holding of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and the XI Paralympic Winter Games in 2014 in the city of Sochi, the Development of the City of Sochi as an Alpine Ski and Recreation Resort, and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation and Article 3 of the Federal Law On Privatisation of State and Municipal Property.

Vladimir Putin and Mr Mutko discussed preparations for holding the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the programme for introducing a modernised version of the GTO [Ready for Labour and Defence] fitness system, and use of Sochi Olympic sports facilities.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests at the 2014 Russian Olympic Athletes Ball. Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov read the President’s message to the guests.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Council for Development of Physical Culture and Sport.

Vladimir Putin presented state decorations to organisers of the 2014 Olympics and Paralympics and to coaches and heads of sports federations in a ceremony at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin met with medallists from Russia’s team at the XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi and presented the athletes with state decorations.

Vladimir Putin and International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven attended the closing ceremony of the XI Paralympic Winter Games at the Fisht Central Olympic Stadium.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Grigory Murygin, bronze medallist in the 10-km sitting freestyle ski race at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Alexandra Frantseva, silver medallist in giant slalom among visually impaired athletes at the at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Yelena Remizova, Mikhalina Lysova, and Yulia Budaleyeva, medallists in the 5-km freestyle ski race among visually impaired athletes at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Stanislav Chokhlayev, silver medallist in the freestyle 10-km ski race among the visually impaired at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Alexander Pronkov, Vladimir Kononov, and Vladislav Lekomtsev, medallists in the standing 10-km freestyle sprint event at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of congratulations to Anna Milenina, gold medallist in the standing 5-km freestyle sprint at the XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to the Russian sledge hockey team, silver medallist at the XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian wheelchair curling team on winning the silver medal at the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin send a congratulatory message to Alexei Bugayev, silver medallist in the giant slalom event among athletes with physical disabilities at the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.

Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of congratulations to Valery Redkozubov, bronze medallist in the super giant slalom event among visually impaired athletes at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

Vladimir Putin attended ski race events at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre.

Vladimir Putin send a congratulatory message to the XI Paralympics champions in the 4x2.5 km open relay Roman Petushkov, Vladislav Lekomtsev, Grigory Murygin and Rushan Minnegulov.

Vladimir Putin send a message of congratulations to the XI Paralympic Games champions in the 4x2.5 km mixed relay Svetlana Konovalova, Alyona Kaufman, Yelena Remizova and Nikolai Polukhin.