SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Leaders of summer Olympic sports have praised Brazilian organizers for getting preparations back on track for next year’s games in Rio de Janeiro.

A year ago, Rio organizers were sharply criticized for severe construction delays and political wrangling when they appeared before the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations at their meeting in Turkey.

On Wednesday, the reception at ASOIF’s general assembly in Sochi was warm as president Francesco Ricci Bitti said “the situation is totally changed,” with venue plans back on schedule.

He praised organizers who had “worked very hard” to rectify problems.

Ricci Bitti said ASOIF’s criticism last year pushed the Brazilian government to offer more help to Olympic organizers after providing only “light support” previously.