Rogge: No worry on preparations of 2014 Sochi Olympics

MOSCOW, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chief of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge told Russian media on Wednesday that he had no worry on the preparations of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

"There is nothing to worry about. The construction is on schedule, but we are constantly telling the organizers: 'do not waste time!'" said Rogge as cited by Russian newspaper daily Vedomosti.

Rogge also paid tribute to the result that the organizing committee of the Sochi Winter Olympics has so far signed sponsorship contracts with a total worth exceeding one billion U.S. dollars.

"Process (of attracting sponsors) is not stopped, it will continue, but this is very, very good result," he said.

The IOC president also envisioned a great potential for the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi to develop winter sports.

"Sochi is a unique location: you can be on the beach and see snow-capped peaks, while passing 30 km, you can practice winter sports," he said.

Sochi won the rights to hold the 2014 Winter Olympics in July, 2007, the first ever for Russia.