Da Nang People's Committee has decided to support its top athletes for the remainder of the year.

Walker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc and weighlifter Tran Le Quoc Toan, who will compete at the Olympic Games this summer, will receive VND15 million (US$720) per month.

The city will also give VND10 million ($480) per month to swimmer Chau Ba Anh Tu, who won two gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia last year.-VNS