Tennis
Latvia decided to continue funding Ostapenko
Latvian Minister of Education and Science Anda Caksa tennis player explained Alena Ostapenko and cyclists Tom Skuinshu And Jesus Neilands Cash assistance from the Latvian budget will not be refused:
“Evaluating the conditions regarding the suspension of financial assistance to Latvian Olympic team athletes Alena Ostapenko, Toms Skuins and Krists Neilands and listening to the views of the Latvian Cycling Federation and the Latvian Tennis Association, the Ministry of Education and Science, in collaboration with the Latvian Olympic Committee, agreed that the Latvian Olympic team He prepared amendments to the agreement on state financial support for athletes. Today’s changes ensure the removal of withholding benefits for these athletes and will provide full funding.”
Previously, it was decided not to pay Ostapenko, Skuins and Neiland from the Latvian budget, as they competed in commercial competitions in which athletes from the aggressor countries, Russia and Belarus also participated.
Source: Sport UA
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