Several countries pay bonuses to medal winners, and high-profile athletes may get brand deals and sponsorships, but many Olympic athletes live quiet lives.
AdvertisementD'Souza suggested he received funding for the Enhanced Games in the "single-digit millions" but declined to specify the amount.
So far, it's unclear what kind of talent Enhanced Games will attract.
He said that at the Enhanced Games, athletes would get comprehensive health checkups to monitor the effects of "whatever enhancement protocols" they're on and ensure they're fit to compete.
D'Souza said he planned to announce more details about the Enhanced Games this summer — right around the Paris Olympics.
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