GamesBids.com: Olympic Update - Sochi 2014, London 2012

Olympic Update - Sochi 2014, London 2012
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GB Staff on Sunday, August 29, 2010  12:34pm EDT
 
Russia is to investigate a senior Kremlin official accused of taking bribes in
exchange for building contracts for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev wants prosecutors to look into claims made by
building contractor Valery Morozov, who told The Sunday Times he had paid $7
million to Vladimir Leschevsky, deputy head of the Kremlin's construction
department, to secure a contract to build a luxury hotel.
A criminal inquiry has now been opened and Leshevsky has been suspended while
two of his employers have been let go.
Meanwhile, in two years the London 2012 Paralympic Games begin and the countdown
has started. There will be activities in and around London.
Those wishing to volunteer for the event have been asked to visit the official
London 2012 website for information.
The volunteer program is inclusive and applications are welcome from across all
communities. Those visually impaired or with disabilities are being actively
sought.