How much do they pay for Olympic gold. How much will our athletes receive for Olympic medals
To whom - citizenship, whom - to work
Many states consider it necessary to financially stimulate Olympians. And in order to get more medals and higher places, some countries grant citizenship to foreigners, who subsequently try to glorify their new homeland.Russia will be represented at the home Olympics by an unprecedentedly large team - 225 people, of which 13 previously had passports of other states. In turn, out of this damn dozen, only three (short track representative Viktor Ahn, snowboarder Vic Wild and skier Alek Glebov) were born outside former USSR. But Belarusians brother and sister Timothy And Assol Slivtsy strengthened the Russian freestyle team.
To achieve results, the Russians actively invite not only foreign athletes, but also coaches. For example, in order to adequately prepare the Olympians for the 2014 Games, Russia has attracted 65 foreign mentors, specialists, servicemen and doctors. The hosts of the Olympics managed to attract even a Latvian specialist to the coaching staff of the Russian women's bobsleigh team, the best athlete Latvia 2009 Janis Minin. A Belarusian with Slovenian citizenship Vladimir Korolkevich recently appointed head coach of the women's Russian team in biathlon. Most of the foreigners in the Russian freestyle and alpine skiing teams are 12 and 11, respectively. And the teams in which there is not a single "legionnaire" either from the countries of the former USSR or from far abroad are only the Russian national hockey teams (both men's and and female). Unless, of course, we do not take into account the SKA striker Viktor Tikhonov, who was born in Riga.
But Azerbaijan in Sochi, for example, will be promoted by four newly-made citizens of this country at once, and not one of them is its native. Among this quartet are skiers Patrick Brachner (originally from Austria) and Gaia Bassani Antivari (an Italian who previously played for Grenada), as well as a dancing couple - former Russians Alexei Sitnikov and Yulia Zlobina.
IN Belarusian Olympic team also a lot of reinforcements brought in from abroad. In the women's biathlon team, these are ex-Russians Nadezhda Skardino and Nadezhda Pisareva. The winner of the 2009/10 World Cup Anton Kushnir and Alla Tsuper, who moved from Ukraine, perform in the freestyle team under the Belarusian flag. To the team for cross-country skiing included former Russians Alexander Lazutkin and Mikhail Semenov, from Russia and both representatives in alpine skiing - Yuri Danilochkin and Maria Shkanova.
From foreign coaches we single out the German Klaus Siebert in the biathlon team and the Slovenian Jerze Malusz in the skiers. The service group of the biathlon team is headed by the Norwegian specialist Ivar Michal Ulekleiv.
Money, money, money must be funny
Continuing the topic, we note that the chances of winning against the Azerbaijani Olympians are minimal. Maybe that's why Baku announced such a large reward for the victory in Sochi. It's no joke, a little more than half a million dollars (more precisely, 378 thousand euros) will go to one of the aforementioned four who suddenly wins the 2014 Olympics.The second among the leaders in the list of fees announced to the Olympians is Kazakhstan - 185 thousand euros for gold. Similar sums will be awarded and personal trainers athletes. By the way, in London the prize money of Kazakh athletes was "more modest" - about 150 thousand euros. It is possible that an increase in rewards will become an additional incentive for athletes from Kazakhstan, who arrived in Sochi as many as fifty. But the reality of winning is rather small - at the last Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the athletes of this country, for example, won only one medal, and even then a silver one. But even for the sixth place in Sochi, a Kazakh athlete can earn 5,000 "green" (3.7 thousand euros).
Latvia is not far behind Kazakhstan. Immediately 142 thousand euros will be received by skeletonist Martins Dukurs in the event of a victory in Sochi that has quite real outlines. Lithuanians and Estonians also do not skimp on material incentives for their Olympians (115 and 102.5 thousand euros, respectively), but the chances of the neighbors for medals this time are much less.
Italy traditionally highly appreciates the success of its athletes at the Olympics. In the case of the first place, the representative of the Apennine Peninsula is entitled to 140 thousand euros.
Russia: you can scrape together a lot in the barrel
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Back in November last year, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree according to which the gold of the Sochi Olympics was valued at 4 million rubles (about 85 thousand euros).
But this is not the only award that shines on the winners and prize-winners of the Russian team at the Sochi Olympics. In Russia, additional bonuses are also practiced from the regions that the Olympian represents. It can be money, or maybe real estate or a vehicle. Today, the most tangible prizes are given to representatives of the Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug and St. Petersburg. For example, skier Alexander Legkov (playing for the Yugra sports club) in case of victory, in addition to 4 million rubles, the state will receive an additional 7 million rubles (almost 150 thousand euros)! And the biathlete Dmitry Malyshko representing the Northern capital can increase the amount of his prize money by another 5 million rubles (105 thousand euros).
Thus, potentially the same Malyshko is able to earn about 235 thousand euros for an Olympic victory.
Lifetime pension or recognition and honor
Interesting reward system South Korea. There, the Olympic champion will receive a monthly allowance of 690 euros from the state for 22 years, and the total amount is comparable to the prize money for gold in Kazakhstan - 182.5 thousand euros. China estimated the victories of its Olympians more modestly - only 50 thousand dollars (37,000 euros), but the bonus there is guaranteed nationwide love, employment in the most prestigious sports institution and decent tax breaks.
The Americans who won the most medals (37) in Vancouver in Sochi will be rated very modestly by the National Olympic Committee. They can count on winning $25,000 worth of gold (interestingly, these prize money were established 30 years ago, and inflation does not affect them in any way). On the other hand, advertising in America is the engine of everything, and with skillful promotion, one can rest on the laurels of an Olympic victory for a long time to come. To do this, the NOC teaches American athletes at special seminars how to communicate with potential advertisers and how to create their own image and brand.
Canadians won the most gold medals at home four years ago (14). Of course, it will be difficult for them to repeat such success in Sochi. And the promotion from Canadians is not very large compared to the rest - only 17.5 thousand dollars for gold.
Modest, but there will be money
The Germans, who remained second in the team standings in Vancouver, also reward their laureates quite modestly - 25,000 euros for a victory in Sochi. But in the case of Germany, one should not forget about possible bonuses from sponsors and federations for various types sports. For example, German skiers and bobsledders, with a successful scenario at the 2014 Games, will earn another 20-25 thousand euros. These funds will be transferred from various funds and sports associations. Well, again, personal advertising contracts work quite well in German sports, and here too we should expect dividends for Olympic medals.But the Swedes, Norwegians, Croats, New Zealanders, the British do not offer their Olympians any bonuses at all.
"The money that we are allocated, we spend on educating young talents. This is our main mission. In addition, many athletes have personal sponsorship contracts," the chairman explains his position. Olympic Committee Sweden Stefan Lindeberg.
However, this does not mean that Swedish or Norwegian skiers, who always perform successfully and will definitely win something, will be left without bonuses. Usually the most successful athletes are financially encouraged by the National Ski Federations. And Swedish, for example, is no exception. It is known that she set a record bonus for herself - 200 thousand crowns (approximately 22.5 thousand euros) for the Olympic gold in 2014.
With the world on a string
Jamaican bobsledders can be called the "poorest" participants in the upcoming Olympics. The crew, consisting of pilot Winston Watts and accelerating Marvin Dixon, did not receive any support from their country at all. Nevertheless, the athletes managed to collect donations in the amount of 120 thousand dollars in just a couple of days! Most of this money was given by unknown philanthropists from the US, Canada, Australia and Western Europe. Now bobsledders from the homeland of Bob Marley are certainly going to "justify the trust."
And gifts too
The Austrians always perform well in winter olympics ah, definitely in the top ten the best teams. But in Sochi, medalists from this country will have to be content with a present. Yes, for gold medal For the 2014 Games, the Austrian Olympian will receive a collection of 17 silver coins worth 16,000 euros. Where is the generosity of Azerbaijan!
Prize money for Belarusians: at the level of London-2012
Starting from the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the state premiums for the medals of the Games have been increased. Gold is worth $150,000, silver is $75,000, and bronze is $50,000. By the way, since 1994, when Belarus competed as an independent team at the Olympics for the first time, the amount of prize money for winning Olympic medals has increased 10 times. The prize for gold at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway was $15,000, for silver - $7,500, and for bronze - $5,000.
True, if before Beijing-2008 and before Vancouver-2010 officials promised the Olympic medalists also apartments, now such statements have not been made. Moreover, in April 2013, presidential scholarships for the winners of the Games were even cut. Champions have reduced the monthly payment from 200 to 125 first-class tariff rates, silver medalists - from 140 to 110, bronze medalists - from 130 to 100.
However, Belarusian medalists can also hope for rewards from regional authorities and sponsors. For example, in past years, medalists were presented with sausages or Aist bicycles and much more. Another thing is that these gifts were not always so necessary for athletes. But, from the heart.
Prize money for medals of the 2014 Sochi Games in some countries (in euros)
| A country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Azerbaijan | 378 000 | 189 000 | 96 500 |
| Kazakhstan | 185 000 | 110 000 | 55 000 |
| Latvia | 142 000 | 71 000 | 42 500 |
| Italy | 140 000 | 75 000 | 50 000 |
| Lithuania | 115 000 | 57 500 | 43 000 |
| Belarus | 110 000 | 55 000 | 37 000 |
| Estonia | 102 500 | 70 500 | 45 000 |
| Russia* | 85 000 | 55 000 | 38 000 |
| Ukraine | 92 500 | 60 000 | 40 500 |
| China | 37 000 | 18 500 | 11 000 |
| France | 30 000 | 20 000 | 13 000 |
| Finland | 30 000 | 15 000 | 10 000 |
| Armenia | 22 500 | 15 000 | 7 500 |
| Sweden ** | 22 500 | 6 500 | 3 500 |
| Germany | 20 000 | 15 000 | 10 000 |
| USA | 18 500 | 11 000 | 7 500 |
| Canada | 13 000 | 8 500 | 5 000 |
**- payment to the National Ski Federation
XXII Winter Olympic Games will be held in Sochi from 7 to 23 February 2014. A total of 98 sets of medals will be played. The Belarusian team will be represented by 27 athletes in 5 sports.
As it turns out, the International Olympic Committee never pays winners. Olympic Games cash reward. However, the governments of many states promise their athletes certain money for medals of various denominations.
The country promises to pay 125 thousand dollars to the Ukrainian winners at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi for the gold medal. Silver is estimated at 80 thousand, and bronze will receive 55 thousand dollars. Also, to all the winners sports games promised apartments, in addition, they receive monetary rewards from both the regional leadership and sponsors. It should be noted that the participants of the Olympiad from the countries of the former USSR receive the greatest reward for medals. Athletes representing Azerbaijan will get the most for the gold medal, they are entitled to the amount of half a million dollars. This year the state will be represented by four athletes, but none of them is a native of Azerbaijan. The authorities of Kazakhstan, for example, promise cash bonuses not only to winners, but also to participants who take 4th - 6th places. It is known that the recognized leaders of the Olympiads pay their Olympians small amounts. This is due to the fact that leading athletes make good money at commercial competitions and receive cash payments from their state.
It is interesting to note that the American authorities encourage $25,000 for a gold medal, while German athletes will receive $20,000. Olympians representing Norway, Croatia and Sweden will not receive financial support. In South Korea, the Winter Olympics gold medalist is not paid in a lump sum, but is divided over 22 years in the form of a monthly allowance of $923.
Azerbaijan will be represented in Sochi by five athletes (three skiers and two figure skaters), who have a very slim chance of winning. But if a miracle happens, the Olympic champion from this country will receive a record $510,000 for Sochi-2014. Moreover, even the silver prize of the National Olympic Committee of Azerbaijan exceeds the amount of payments of other countries for the championship - 255 thousand dollars. For the bronze member of the national team promised 130 thousand dollars.
Kazakhstan will pay 250 thousand dollars to the winner of the competition, the silver medalist can receive 200 thousand dollars, and the owner of bronze - 75 thousand dollars. At the last Olympics in Vancouver, Kazakhstan had one silver medal.
According to the presidential decree Belarus(in 2010, athletes from this country won one medal of each value), athletes will receive $150,000 for a gold medal, $75,000 for a silver medal, and $50,000 for a bronze medal.
IN Italy(one gold, one silver and three bronze medals in Vancouver) the winner of the gold award will receive 140 thousand euros (about 189 thousand dollars), the athlete who won silver - 75 thousand euros (about 101 thousand dollars), bronze medalist- 50 thousand euros (about 67 thousand dollars).
Ukrainian athletes who did not win a single medal in 2010, if successful in Sochi, will receive about a million hryvnias (about 125 thousand dollars) for each gold medal, about 680 thousand hryvnias (85 thousand dollars) for silver, about 470 thousand for bronze hryvnia (about 58.75 thousand dollars).
Hostess of the Games-2014, Russia(three gold, five silver, seven bronze awards and only the 11th team place in Vancouver), set a monetary reward in the amount of: (about 113 thousand dollars) - for a gold medal; 2.5 million rubles (about 71 thousand dollars) - for a silver medal; 1.7 million rubles (about 42 thousand dollars) - for the bronze.
Lost to Russia four years ago one line in the medal standings with two gold, three silver and six bronze medals France will reward the champion of Sochi 2014 with a payment of 30 thousand euros (about 40 thousand dollars), the winner of the silver medal will receive 20 thousand euros (about 27 thousand dollars), and the third winner will become the owner of 13 thousand euros (about 17 thousand dollars).
Failed in 2010 Finland(one silver and four bronze) is ready to pay its athletes 30 thousand euros (about 40 thousand dollars) for a gold medal, 15 thousand euros (about 20 thousand dollars) for silver and 10 thousand euros (about 13 thousand dollars) for a bronze medal.
Team members Armenia, who have never won medals at the Winter Olympics, if they get into the top three in Sochi, they will be able to receive 30 thousand dollars for a gold medal, 20 thousand for a silver award and 10 thousand for bronze.
Athletes from Germany(second place in Vancouver with 10 gold, 13 silver and 7 bronze medals) for winning the 2014 Olympics will receive 20 thousand euros (about 27 thousand dollars). Holders of silver and bronze medals can count on 15,000 ($20,000) and 10,000 euros (about $13,000), respectively.
"Bronze medalist" medal count last Olympics USA(nine gold, 15 silver and 13 bronze medals) promise to reward their athletes with bonuses of $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.
Canada, with 14 gold medals confidently won the 2010 home Olympics, following the results of Sochi 2014 awards its champions
From the IOC, Olympic champions get only honor and respect. However, the problem of cash prizes at the Games has been successfully solved within the countries that equip athletes to defend the colors of their flags.
Oleg SHAMONAYEV
Long gone are the days when, for a modest advertising contract with an equipment manufacturer, an athlete could be deprived of an Olympic medal or not allowed to start, accusing him of violating the ethics of amateur sports. The battles between amateurs and pros have thankfully become history, and the Games have now come a long way in terms of working with sponsors.
Nevertheless, the Olympics to this day remain the only top-level competitions whose organizers do not pay any fees to the winners. However, almost all participants in the Games now officially receive bonuses for medals. Some countries even flaunt their prize money, showing the world how much they value Olympic medals. However, everything is relative. The biggest bonuses are usually assigned to teams that have little chance of showing at the Games. high score. For example, for the championship title at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Azerbaijan, they promised 770,000 dollars, and in Singapore - a million. But one must understand that in 18 years of independence, Azerbaijanis have won only 6 gold medals at the Games (including two in London 2012), while Singaporeans have won not a single highest award in 56 years.
Champion in total payments to the winners of the Olympics in last years is Russia. Among the leaders of the team standings, our bonuses are the largest. Starting from the 2008 Games, about 100,000 euros are paid to Olympic champions from the state budget (now the prize money is assigned in domestic currency and amounts to 4 million rubles). The tradition of awards for medals from the government of the country (as a rule, cleared of taxes) exists exclusively in the territory of the former USSR. In most other countries, the National Olympic Committees allocate money to the winners, sports federations and communities or local authorities. However, in Russia, all these structures also do not stand aside.
For example, the authorities of St. Petersburg promised the champions of Sochi-2014 bonuses of 5 million rubles, and in Novosibirsk, gold holders will receive a subsidy of 2.2 million rubles for the purchase of housing. And this despite the fact that some of our athletes simultaneously represent two regions and can receive a double set of bonuses. The Russian Olympians Support Fund, established by major domestic businessmen, usually gives prize-winners of the Games expensive foreign cars. In general, in Russian Olympic medalists a real golden rain falls.
Previously, representatives of "low-budget" sports complained that, they say, their salary is "once every four years." Now, thanks to scholarships, grants and rates, none of our Olympians is in poverty between the Games. But the price of the medal did not decrease from this.
Against the background of other major sports powers, our material incentives for Olympians look solid. However, it is wrong to say that at the Games we compete with unmercenary enthusiasts.
Many European countries have a very complex funding system for elite sports, so that Olympians receive money from different sources. Including - and bonuses for medals.
So, in Germany, in addition to the prize money from the Sports Aid Fund, representatives ski disciplines can earn 25,000 euros from the Association of Ski Disciplines for a victory in Sochi. In addition, all German athletes are under the wing of the Ministry of the Interior and often stand on rates in its structures.
Norway, UK and New Zealand do not officially pay any medal bonuses to Olympians. However, the British are funded depending on their results in the program. Team GB , which receives money from the national lottery. And at the disposal of the Norwegian Ski Union there is a solid financial fund, distributed at the end of the season, including with an eye on the results of the Games.
The head of the Swedish Olympic Committee, Stefan Lindeberg, recently said that there are no prizes for prize winners from his country in Sochi. However, it is known that the Swedish Ski Federation has set a record bonus for itself - 200 thousand crowns for the gold of the Olympic Games-2014.
In North America, performance awards for Olympians are mainly paid by the National Olympic Committees. The state supports its champions only indirectly - through a system of tax incentives for sports structures and patrons. In addition, thanks to a well-developed advertising market, athletes have the opportunity to "monetize" their success at the Games by entering into sponsorship contracts. The US NOC even organizes special courses where athletes are taught how to communicate with potential advertisers and "sell their name" as a brand.
Korean sponsors allocate very serious prize money to their stars. For example, figure skater Yuna Kim, thanks to her victory in Vancouver 2010, received a "golden bonus" of one million dollars from the commercial partners of the Korean Skating Union.
The most mysterious bonus system is in China, which has been one of the leaders in summer views sports and gradually rises in winter disciplines. There is no official information about the prize money in this country, but according to indirect data, it is known that the Olympic champion here can claim a prize from the country's Olympic Committee in the amount of 500,000 yuan (about 82,000 dollars). In addition, all the heroes of the Games receive gifts in China from sponsors and local authorities, and are also exempt from taxes. Considering that almost all sports system China exists on regional money, it can be assumed that the Chinese "golden rain" pouring on the champions is quite comparable to the Russian one.
PRIZE FOR SOCHI-2014 MEDALS IN SELECTED COUNTRIES (in US dollars)
|
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
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Kazakhstan |
250 000 |
150 000 |
75 000 |
|
Italy |
192 000 |
103 000 |
69 000 |
|
Belarus |
150 000 |
75 000 |
50 000 |
|
RUSSIA |
122 000 |
76 000 |
52 000 |
|
Ukraine |
85 000 |
62 000 |
41 000 |
|
France |
69 000 |
27 000 |
18 000 |
|
Sweden * |
30 000 |
9 000 |
5 000 |
|
USA |
25 000 |
15 000 |
10 000 |
|
Germany |
21 000 |
14 000 |
10 000 |
|
Canada |
20 000 |
15 000 |
10 000 |
* - paid by the national ski federation.
