Set to begin on Thursday, February 6, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia promise to entertain folks over the course of 18 days, with many of the top athletes representing their countries in various events.

Though safety concerns continue to mount ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia mayor Anatoly Pakhmov said recently that gay people do not live in his city, a statement that has sparked a high level of debate.

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games are just a few weeks away - here are 5 Facts To Get Ready To Watch 2014 Olympics This Winter.

Danielle Bradbery's 'This is My Day' has been chosen by NBC as the Sochi 2014 theme song.

The Olympic Opening Ceremony to the Sochi Winter Olympics will take place on Feb. 7 commencing at 8:14 p.m., or 20:14.

The Sochi Olympics begin Feb. 7, 2014 and run through to Feb. 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

NBC will offer over 1,000 hours of online live streaming during the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Lindsey Vonn will no longer be able to compete at the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics after suffering another significant injury. The 29-year-old is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days.

The full roster for both the men's and women's US Olympic hockey teams have been announced.

Despite the horrific suicide bombings that recently took place in South Russia, the International Olympic Committee promises heightened safety for the upcoming Winter games in Sochi.

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics are again at the center of controversy after reports emerged today that foreign journalists would be banned from using mobile devices to take pictures and videos and share them on Twitter, Vine or Instagram.

Openly gay athletes are not ensured safety during their visit to the Russian Winter Olympics and the IOC might be siding with Putin's regime.

The US Olympic Committee will not support a boycott of the 2014 Sochi games.

Rumors have now been dismissed about Apolo Anton Ohno's return to the ice at the 2014 Olympics.