President Niinistö to attend the Winter Olympics in Sochi

Office of the President of the Republic
Press Release 3/2014
31 January 2014

President of the Republic Saul Niinistö will travel to Russia with spouse Jenni Haukio to watch the Sochi Winter Olympic Games from 6 to 12 February.

The President will participate in the opening ceremony and follow the performance of Finnish athletes in various events such as snowboarding, ice hockey, skiing, the biathlon and speed skating. In addition, the presidential couple will meet athletes at the Olympic villages.