World Athletics to Award $50,000 for Paris Olympic Gold Medals, Sparking Debate

The decision by World Athletics to provide a $50,000 prize for gold medalists at the Paris Olympics has ignited controversy among Olympic committees.

World Athletics announced a $50,000 prize for gold medalists at the upcoming Paris Olympics, marking a departure from traditional Olympic practices.
The total prize fund of $2.4 million will be distributed among winners in 48 track and field events.
Several Olympic committees and federations have criticized the move, arguing it undermines the values of Olympism and could disadvantage less privileged athletes.
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations was not consulted about the decision, fueling further discontent within the Olympic community.
The new prize money policy is popular among athletes but has divided opinion among Olympic officials and raised questions about the future of Olympic prize distributions.