Sochi (pps) The eighth visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission to Sochi concluded with Commission Chairman Jean-Claude Killy praising the local organisers of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games for the notable progress they have made in preparations, just weeks before the start of a key test season. During its three-day visit from 9-11 October, the Commission paid visits to a number of the future Olympic venues, including the sliding centre. The Commission was pleased to note that most of the venues are either nearing completion or are already in use. “The venues have come a long way in a relatively short period since our last visit here,” said Commission Chairman Killy. “We have also been impressed with the advances made in hotel construction and, in particular, transport. It all bodes well for a successful season of test events ahead, as well as for a great legacy left behind for the local population.” With over 20 Sochi 2014-organised test events scheduled over the course of the winter, the venues and other Games infrastructure are set to receive their greatest assessment to date. The final of Viessmann Luge World cup 2012/2013 in the “Sank Sliding Center, scheduled for February 23th and 24th in 2013, is the Olympic test event for luge.