Support Circle "Thuringian Athletes to Tokyo" of the Thuringian Sports Aid Foundation

The support association "Thuringian Athletes to Tokyo" of the Thuringian Sports Aid Foundation assists private athletes from Thuringia in optimal preparation for the Tokyo 2020/2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Through financial grants for training camps, competitions, compensation for loss of earnings, and sports equipment, the foundation ensures that athletes in Olympic and Paralympic squad areas can train under the best possible conditions. In close coordination with the Thuringian Olympic Training Center, the State Sports Association, as well as the state and elite sports federations, individual support measures are designed for a project duration of twelve months. The goal is to establish Thuringian athletes at the international level and realize their participation prospects in games and competitions.

Funding is provided to athletes who belong to a current squad list of the elite sports federation and have achieved successes at world championships and world cups in the past summer. An important aspect is the legitimate chance of participating in the Olympics or Paralympics. Eligible expenses include, among others:

• Costs for training camps and competitions,


• additional training camps outside the federation’s planning,


• compensation for loss of earnings in the social environment,


• acquisition of sports equipment and materials.

The selection is based on clearly defined evaluation criteria to ensure a transparent and performance-oriented funding process. This support offer enables high-performing Thuringian athletes to prepare specifically for the highlights of the international sports world and to fully exploit their potential.