Olympic and Paralympic Medalists' Payouts Vary Widely by Country

From Hong Kong's lucrative incentives to Great Britain's lack of direct payments, athletes' rewards differ significantly.

Hong Kong offers the highest payouts, with up to HK$6 million for Olympic gold medalists and HK$1.5 million for Paralympic gold medalists.
The U.S. awards $37,500 for Olympic gold, while France provides €80,000 for the same achievement.
Great Britain, Norway, and Sweden do not give direct cash prizes to their Olympic medalists.
Hong Kong's Jockey Club has doubled the prize money for Paralympic athletes compared to the Tokyo Games.
Athletes from countries with no direct payments often rely on sponsorships and endorsements for financial rewards.