You get money to play a sport and the amount is contingent on how far you go in said tournament, you are a professional. The semi / full time pro argument is incidental.
so it is your belief that because the players are receiving these grants they constitute to professional athletes?
This being a very interesting point, but if one were to argue that players are receiving remuneration so that they are not 'out of pocket' and the money they receive through grants is to cover their expenses, eg mileage?
Nonetheless, if they receive money, they are professionals......
so it is your belief that because the players are receiving these grants they constitute to professional athletes?
This being a very interesting point, but if one were to argue that players are receiving remuneration so that they are not 'out of pocket' and the money they receive through grants is to cover their expenses, eg mileage?
Nonetheless, if they receive money, they are professionals......