The 2014 Sochi Olympic Games is going to be more 'gay friendly' than predicted after Russian President, Vladamir Putin soothed the concern of gay activists, business and others.

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) released a statement announcing that they "received assurances from the highest level of government in Russia that the legislation will not affect those attending or taking part in the Games."

Putin recently approved a controversial law that prohibits the "promotion of non...