Athletes from all around the world compete in the Olympics for glory and pride in their countries, marking the peak of athletic excellence. For African athletes, winning a medal at the Olympics is not just a personal triumph but also a significant national achievement.
Many African countries offer substantial rewards to their medallists, recognising their hard work and dedication. Here’s how different African medal winners are compensated in Olympic 2024.
Nigeria
Gold: $15,000
Silver: $10,000
Bronze: $7,500
Kenya
Gold: $10,000
Silver: $7,500
Bronze: $5,000
South Africa
Gold: $37,000
Silver: $19,000
Bronze: $7,000
Egypt
Gold: $50,000
Silver: $30,000
Bronze: $20,000
Ethiopia
Gold: $25,000
Silver: $15,000
Bronze: $10,000
Ghana
Gold: $10,000
Silver: $7,000
Bronze: $5,000
Uganda
Gold: $5,000
Silver: $3,000
Bronze: $2,000
Algeria
Gold: $5,000
Silver: $4,000
Bronze: $3,000
Tunisia
Gold: $50,000
Silver: $25,000;
Bronze: $15,000
Morocco
Gold: $50,000
Silver: $30,000
Bronze: $20,000
Senegal
Gold: $10,000
Silver: $7,000
Bronze: $5,000
Conclusion
These rewards not only recognise the athletes’ hard work and dedication but also inspire future generations to strive for athletic achievement. As we approach the 2024 Olympics, these incentives will definitely play an important part in inspiring athletes to achieve new heights and bring pride to their countries.
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