Georgia, Tbilisi, July 25 / Trend N. Kirtzkhalia /
Georgia sets the largest monetary award for a gold medal gained at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, radio Liberty reported today.
Georgia sets the largest award - $ 1.2 million for a gold medal, Azerbaijan - $510,000.
A premium worth $30,000 will be delivered for a silver medal in Georgia and $20,000 for a bronze medal.
Azerbaijan will deliver a premium worth $225,000 for a sliver medal and $128,000 for a bronze medal.
It should be stressed that besides Georgia and Azerbaijan, a premium for Olympic gold in the countries included in the rating does not exceed $250,000 (Kazakhstan).
For comparison, a sportsman in the U.S will receive $25,000 for a gold medal, in Russia - $125,000, Italy - $172,200, in Ukraine - $100,000, Belarus - $150,000, Germany - $18,300.