Team GB 'to take extra security for Winter Olympics in Sochi'

Team GB 'to have extra security in Sochi'

Great Britain's athletes will reportedly have extra security for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Due to the threat of terrorist attacks, it is believed that the British Olympic Association are taking extra measures to keep their athletes safe.

According to the Daily Mail, the BOA may use close protection officers following two recent bomb blasts in Volgograd, which is situated 400 miles from Sochi.

It has been reported that the authorities are wary that further attacks could take place in the run-up to the games.

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