Paris Olympics 2024: What’s the prize money in India vs globally
sports Jul 31 2024
Author: Ishwi Singh Image Credits:Getty
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Singapore
Singapore reportedly awards Rs 6.20 crore to its athletes who win a gold medal at the Olympics. Silver medallists receive Rs 3 crore, and bronze medallists Rs 1.5 crore.
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Taiwan
Taiwan awards Rs 6 crore to its athletes for winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Rs 2 crore for a silver medal, and Rs 1.5 crore for a bronze medal.
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Morocco
Morocco awards Rs 1.84 crore to its athletes for winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Rs 1.14 crore for a silver medal, and Rs 68 lakh for a bronze medal.
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Italy
In Italy, athletes receive Rs 1.65 crore for winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Rs 82 lakh for a silver medal, and Rs 55 lakh for a bronze medal.
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Spain
The prize money in Spain: Rs 89 lakh for a gold medallist, Rs 44 lakh for a silver medallist, and Rs 27 lakh for a bronze medallist.
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France
France awards Rs 59 lakh to its athletes for winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Rs 22 lakh for a silver medal, and Rs 13 lakh for a bronze medal.
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USA
The USA awards Rs 31 lakh to athletes for winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Rs 18 lakh for a silver medal, and Rs 12 lakh for a bronze medal.
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Germany
In Germany, athletes receive Rs 18 lakh for winning a gold medal at the Olympics, Rs 13 lakh for a silver medal, and Rs 9 lakh for a bronze medal.
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India
In India, the prize money awarded to athletes for winning Olympic medals is not fixed. Often both central and state governments award prize money to athletes.