According to the news source Ria Novosti, Russian athletes who were not allowed to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have received cash compensation.
The Russian Olympic Committee’s (ROC) Director General, Vladimir Sengleev, claims that athletes who were refused neutral status and were unable to compete in foreign contests to earn a spot at the Games were compensated. A total of 200 million roubles ($2.09 million) was given to 245 athletes so that their efforts would be supported even though they were unable to compete.
Sengleev said, “The last payment was made on June 23, the day of the All-Russian Olympic Games.”
Bans and boycotts against Belarusian and Russian athletes in Paris 2024
Athletes from Belarus and Russia have particular difficulties when competing at the Paris Games because of the ongoing conflict between their countries and Russia.
They are required to compete as neutral athletes and are only permitted to take part under strict guidelines. This strategy seeks to strike a balance between the athletes’ chances to display their abilities and the global community’s views on fair play and sportsmanship.
By preserving the values of impartiality and honesty at the forefront of international athletic competitions, this choice highlights a fine line between sports and geopolitical unrest.
Keeping the inclusive spirit alive while handling intricate international relations with tact and respect is the goal of the organizers, who permit these athletes to compete under neutral status.
Invoking “humiliating conditions” set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), many Russian sports federations, including judo and wrestling, have chosen not to participate in the Games.
Their choice highlights the continued hostilities and reflects their displeasure with the conditions established by the IOC. This action is indicative of a major shift, indicating discontent in the athletic community. The Paris Games are scheduled for July 26–August 11, 2024.