I think this came up before, but for me, any sport should only be in the winter olympics if it doesn’t have summer alternative with the same skillset. Realistically you don’t want any athletes doubling up between winter and summer.
How much does it cost to row in the Netherlands? You can become a recreational rower at my local club in the UK for £16 per month (£192 pa) which would not seem to exclude all but a "super low number" of people from being able to afford the cost of participation. Indeed there are always people to be seen out on the River Soar rowing for much of the year.
P.S. If you haven't rowed before you can do an eight week training course for £40.
The most successful male alpine skiier Ingemar Stenmark today finished only 15cm from a medal at the World Masters Championship in pole vault for men 65+ (3.00m)
WA already thanks about this but in the other direction to make it lighter for Javelinas and shot put
https://worldathletics.org/news/press-releases/pioneering-change-strategic-plan-2024-2027