Bach backs Russia on security for Sochi Olympics

Published January 27, 2014 4:06pm ET



LONDON (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach defended the choice of Sochi as host of the Winter Olympics on Monday and said he’s “sleeping very well” despite the terror threat hanging over the games.

Bach reiterated his confidence that Russia will provide “safe and secure” games without taking away from a festive Olympic atmosphere.

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