ROC paid more than 200 million rubles to athletes not allowed to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games

TAMBOV, July 11, Sergey Fuks. The Russian Olympic Committee paid compensation to athletes who did not get the opportunity to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, said ROC General Director Vladimir Sengleev.
«We paid more than 200 million rubles to 245 athletes who were not admitted to the Olympics. These are those athletes who initially did not receive the right to compete at international competitions, and those who did not receive neutral status. We made the last payments on June 23 — on All-Russian Olympic Day,” he said,” he said.

The 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11. The International Olympic Committee allowed Russians to participate, but only in a neutral status and on condition that that they meet the criteria assessed by a special commission consisting of three people. So far, 16 Russian athletes have been accepted by the IOC

A special flag and anthem have been approved for neutral athletes. Russians will not be allowed to participate in the Olympics. parade at the opening ceremony, their awards will not appear on the medal table.