In this Friday, February 12, 2010 AP file photo, Nodar
Kumaritashvili of Georgia is seen just before crashing
during a training run for the men's singles luge at the
Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
The family of the Georgian luger who died in a training
crash on the Olympic track hours before the Vancouver Games
formally opened last month will receive an undisclosed
insurance settlement.
Vancouver organising officials say Nodar Kumaritashvili's
family qualifies for a death benefit.
VANOC took out insurance on the about 5000 members of the
Olympic family, including athletes, for the Games.
It's unknown when Kumaritashvili's parents will receive the
money.
The International Luge Federation already has donated about
$US14,000 ($NZ19,724) to the family, and other private
fundraising efforts are under way for Kumaritashvili's
survivors as well.
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