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SOCHI 2014
POINTERS
HUFFINGTON
02.09.14
The 2014 Winter Olympic Games began this week in Sochi, Russia, with the opening
ceremonies held on Friday. There are several new events this year, including team figure
skating, women’s ski jumping and ski halfpipe. The Jamaican Bobsled team is also back,
after failing to qualify in 2006 and 2010. A crowdfunding campaign raised almost
$130,000 to get the team to Russia. U.S. officials have expressed concern about
security, including reported threats from terrorist groups, and Russia has deployed
more than 50,000 police and soldiers for the games. This year’s games aren’t without )