As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw near, athletes around the world are gearing up not only for the glory of victory but also for the substantial financial rewards that come with a gold medal. While the prestige of winning on the world’s biggest sporting stage is invaluable, the monetary bonuses offered by various countries provide an additional incentive. Here’s a look at how different nations reward their gold medalists, highlighting the vast disparity

1. **Hong Kong**: $768,000

2. **Israel**: $275,000

3. **Malaysia**: $237,000

4. **Serbia**: $218,000

5. **Italy**: $213,000

6. **Japan**: $137,000

7. **India**: $90,000

8. **China**: $88,000

9. **Russia**: $61,000

10. **United States**: $37,500

11. **South Africa**: $37,000

12. **Germany**: $22,000

13. **Canada**: $16,000

14. **Australia**: $15,000

 

The United Kingdom does not offer direct prize money but provides funding for athletes and their programs.