I have read on other threads about the "games" some federations play (or are accused of playing) to secure Oly medals, and I was wondering if anyone knew why they did these things -- or why people would accuse them. I don't think that it is just "my favorite skater lost"' people have managed to debate the 1994 pairs event without accusing any of the federations of "fixing" the event. Do federations get a cut of the skater's earnings? Does this apply even after the skater goes pro? Is it grant money from the respective governments?