Government raises size of bonuses to prize winners of international tournaments
07-07-2011 15:51

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has increased the size of bonuses to the winners and prizewinners of international sports competitions.

According to the government’s press service, starting from the winners and prizewinners of the 39th World Chess Olympiad, the amount of a bonus for the first place was raised from USD 5,000 to USD 20,000, the second place – from USD 4,000 to USD 15,000, and the third place – from USD 3,000 to USD 10,000. Since the first World Martial Arts Games were held in 2010, the amount of a prize for the first place was set at USD 3,500, the second place – USD 2,500, and the third place – at USD 1,750.

Source: http://www.nrcu.gov.ua

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