Putin: No discrimination against gays at Olympics
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Monday that gay athletes and guests at the Winter Olympics in Sochi will feel at ease. Speaking at a meeting with visiting IOC President Thomas Bach, Putin said Sochi would be fully tolerant.
"I have assured Mr. President (Bach) that we will do our best, and our athletes and fans will do their best too, so that both participants and guests feel themselves comfortable at Sochi Olympics regardless of their ethnicity, race or sexual orientation," Putin said. "I would like to underline that." (AP)
