Kremlin wants resignations after Olympic pride dented


MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev called on Russian Olympic officials to resign Monday after a poor showing at the Winter Games dented national pride.


Once mighty Russia limped in 11th in the medals table with just three golds, its worst ever tally. The result was especially embarrassing because Russia is due to host the next Winter Olympics, in 2014 at the Black Sea resort of Sochi.


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