Scholarships
Through the Olympic Scholarship programme Olympic Solidarity and the NOC
concerned; athlete scholarships strive to enable promising athletes to
participate in Olympic qualification competitions and to prepare for the (Youth)
Olympic Games. Athletes will be provided with:
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access to appropriate training facilities
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supervision by a coach specialising in the relevant sporting
discipline
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regular medical and scientific assistance and testing
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accident and illness insurance
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board and lodging costs
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adequate pocket money fixed subsidy
During the Olympic Games in Beijing, CHN (2008) a total of 37 (15 women, 22
men) athletes benefitted from an Olympic scholarship. For the Olympic Games in
London, GBR (2012) several athletes have obtained Olympic Scholarship that will
allow them to optimise their preparation for the Games. Besides, some young
athletes look forward to benefit from an Olympic scholarship during the next
Youth Olympic Games in 2014. |
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