We Increased The Cash Rewards For Our Medal Winners In Tokyo Because Of Their Dedication – FG

The Federal Government has announced cash rewards of 15, 000 dollars, 10, 000 dollars, 7, 500 dollars for gold, silver and bronze medalists at the Tokyo Olympics respectively.

Simon Ebohdjaiye, Director, Federation and Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development recently revealed this in Japan.

According to him, the reward is actually an upward review from the initial amount announced due to the dedication of the athletes.

He added that earlier award that was promised were 5, 000 dollars for gold, 3, 000 dollars for silver and 2, 000 dollars for bronze.

His words, “Gold medallist will now be rewarded with 15, 000 dollars, while silver and bronze medal winners will each get 10, 000 dollars and 7, 500 dollars respectively.”

“The earlier award is 5, 000 dollars for gold, 3, 000 dollars for silver and 2, 000 dollars for bronze.”

WOW.