Das Internationale Olympische Komitee (IOC) wird künftig Athleten, die an Olympischen Spielen teilgenommen haben, eine Beihilfe von 10.000 Dollar zahlen. Diese Entscheidung folgt auf weltweite Empörung über die frühere Ablehnung der Bezahlung von Athleten durch IOC-Chefin Kirsty Coventry und markiert einen Epochenbruch.
The IOC is confident the 2028 LA Games will avoid immigration issues seen at the World Cup, despite past problems. A taskforce is working with the US Olympic Committee to ensure smooth entry for athletes and entourages. IOC President Kirsty Coventry also discussed athlete support, aiming for direct aid over prize money.
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee has spoken out about his financial and emotional struggles since retiring, criticizing comments by IOC president Kirsty Coventry about not paying athletes. Lee revealed he lacks assets, faces depression, and finds the transition from elite sport difficult.
El Ejecutivo del organismo olímpico presidido por Kirsty Coventry mantiene, sin embargo, el veto a Rusia, que aún no ha resuelto sus problemas con el dopaje
