The Ugandan athletes in Paris are in high mood after learning of the prize money set by the government of Uganda.
This was confirmed by Hon. Peter Ogwang, the State Minister of Sports on behalf of Hon Janet Museveni, the first Lady and Cabinet Minister of Education and Sports.
“For those who will get out with medals, the ministry under the National Council of Sports and the directive of the First Lady has provided 30,000 USD for a gold medal,” Ogwang revealed.
“That is 100 million Uganda shillings for a gold medal. We shall also have 50 million for a silver medal. Then we shall have 35 million for a bronze medal, and this money is ready,” he added.
The prize money for a gold medal has been doubled since Joshua Cheptegei and Peruth Chemutai were awarded UGX 50 M for clinching gold in the men’s 5000m and women’s 3000m steeplechase in Tokyo.
While for silver and bronze, Cheptegei was awarded an extra UGX 30 million as Jacob Kiplimo smiled away with UGX 20 million.
This year’s prize will further fuel the athletes’ dreams as they seek to get onto the podium in the ongoing Olympics tournament in Paris.
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