Summary
Russia plans to pay 116 athletes who were banned from the Winter Olympics because of a previous ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes. Some Russian athletes were allowed to compete as neutrals under strict conditions, but not under the Russian flag. The Russian Olympic Committee aims to bring their athletes back to full international competition.
Key Facts
- Russia will give financial bonuses to 116 athletes banned from the Winter Olympics.
- Russian and Belarusian athletes faced bans due to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- 13 Russian athletes competed as neutrals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
- The Russian Sports Minister aims to restore full international competition rights for Russian athletes.
- Nikita Filippov won a silver medal for Russia in ski mountaineering.
- The International Olympic Committee has conditions for competing as a neutral athlete.
- Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes competed under their national flag at the Winter Paralympic Games after a suspension was lifted.
