This also applies to financial incentives comparable to those received by athletes when they achieve results at the Olympic Games and World Championships. “For people who devote their whole lives to sports, this is also important, in addition to prestige, their material support is also important,” the head of state said at a meeting with members of the government.
The president instructed Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko to think it over and consult with the prime minister. “It’s not that much money,” Putin said.