Russia does not pay Olympia-compensation to unauthorized Russian athletes
The Russian athletes not invited to the Paris Olympic Games have received compensation, according to official statements. A total of 200 Million Rubles (approximately 1,92 Million Euro) was paid out to 245 Russian female athletes and male athletes, Vladimir Sengleev, the General Director of the Russian Olympic Committee, told the state Moskau News Agency Ria Novosti. This money went to those who could not participate in international competitions to qualify - and those who did not receive neutral status for the Games.
"The last payments were made on June 23 - on the Russian Olympic Day," Senglejew said. On average, this was roughly 7700 Euros in compensation per athlete. Senglejew, however, did not provide details about the payments.
The Summer Games in Paris begin on July 26 and last until August 11. Individual Russian and Belarusian athletes (formerly known as White Russia) have been granted entry with neutral status, provided they have no connections to their countries' security apparatus and do not support the Moscow military campaign against Ukraine.
Some Russian professional sports federations, including the Judo Federation and the Wrestling Federation, have opted out of their athletes participating in the Games. They expressed shameful conditions imposed by the International Olympic Committee.
According to Russian reports, 16 Russian athletes have been granted entry to the Olympic Summer Games. They will compete under a neutral flag and anthem and are not permitted to participate in the Opening Ceremony. Their potential placings will not appear in the official Medal Standings.
Despite being excluded from the opening ceremony and medal standings, the 16 Russian athletes approved for participation in the Olympics received their compensation from the Olympia-Compensation fund, equivalent to approximately 7700 Euros each. These athletes, along with their Russian and Belarusian counterparts who received neutral status, are hoping to excel in their respective sports across Europe, including in Russia.
