Tokyo Olympics: Nigerian Gold Medalists To Get $15,000

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cash prize for medalists at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in Japan.

The government disclosed that a reward of $15,000, $10,000, $7,500 respectively for gold, silver, and bronze Medalists.

Simon Ebohdjaiye,the Director, Federation and Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Ebohdjaiye spoke after wrestler Blessing Oborodudu won Team Nigeria’s second medal at the Games.

According to him, there was an upward review of the reward due to the dedication of the athletes.

“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,” he said.

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s Oborodudu Settles For Silver After Defeat In Wrestling Final

Oborodudu is the first Nigerian wrestler to win an Olympic medal, claiming silver in the women’s 68kg freestyle.

Earlier on, Ese Brume, who won the country’s first medal at the Games with a bronze in long jump.

Also within the medal range is Chukwuebuka Enekwechi who will be competing in the men’s Shot Put final on Thursday.

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