They didn't win a single gold medal but all 87 of Venezuela's Rio Games athletes are getting another prize - new homes from the government.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Monday that all of the country's Games team will get free housing upon their return from Rio.

The apartments are part of the government housing program that is a cornerstone of the country's socialist revolution.

Maduro says this way the athletes will feel the love of their country.

Venezuela won three medals at the Rio Olympics: silver in the triple jump, bronze in boxing and bronze in BMX cycling.