According to the results of the official registration of athletes and officials to participate in the Olympic Games, the delegation will consist of 169 athletes and 189 officials, including 80 coaches, will go to Pyeongchang as part of the delegation of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team. Separate quota is provided for accredited guests of the National Olympic Committee.
The list of athletes and coaches who will receive personal invitations can be found here.
The Minister of Sports of Russia and the President of the Russian Olympic Committee extended his congratulations to fellow citizens on National Flag Day of the Russian Federation.
Holiday traditionally celebrated on the second Saturday of August each year.
The Board of the Children of Asia International Committee has elected a new Vice-President of the organization. Mr. Viktor Berezov, who serves as the Secretary General of the Russian Olympic Committee, has been appointed to the position.
