Nine athletes supported by the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Solidarity programme have won medals in the first ten days of competition at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.

Ukrainian twins Valya and Vita Semerenko have enjoyed individual and relay success on the world stage in biathlon, with both winning silver and bronze medals in the 2013 Biathlon World Championships, now the sisters are both hoping to add Olympic medals to their growing collection. 

The picturesque Black Sea resort of Sochi offers a dynamic natural contrast with its glimmering sea and rugged mountains. The Olympic Review looks at the great anticipation that is building as Russia looks forward to hosting its first Winter Games in 2014.