USA Track and Field : the USA has guaranteed Russia wo n't be hit by the law . There are concerns that gay athletes , especially at the Sochi Winter Olympics may be at risk . Protesters plan to dump Russian vodka to protest the new anti - gay propaganda law . The International Olympic Committee issued a statement Wednesday in response to the furor , saying the Russian government had given assurances that gay visitors would not be affected by the controversial law . International Olympic Committee : Russia guarantees it that the law will n't be hit .
USA Track and Field : the USA has guaranteed Russia wo n't be hit by the law . There are concerns that gay athletes , especially at the Sochi Winter Olympics may be at risk . Protesters plan to dump Russian vodka to protest the new anti - gay propaganda law . International Olympic Committee : Russia guarantees it that the law will n't be hit .