The Uganda Olympics staff in Paris has acquired an enormous enhance following the peace of mind of a financial reward to all medalists on the 2024 summer time Olympics happening in France.
The announcement made by Uganda State minister for sport Hon Peter Ogwang throughout his go to to the staff’s Camp within the Olympics Village meant a double of what gold medalists on the earlier version went house with as a token of appreciation from the federal government .
L-R: Athlete Joshua Cheptegei, Ho. Peter Ogwang, Rower Kathleen Noble
This yr’s gold will comes together with 100million Ugandan Shilling, twice the 50million bagged by Joshua Cheptegei and Peruth Chemutai from their gold within the males’s 5,000m and ladies’s 3,000m respectively.
Cheptegei earned an additional 30million for his silver within the 10,000m, the identical medal will now be rewarded with 50million shillings. Jacob Kiplimo recived 20million for his 10,000m bronze medal which has been elevated to 30million.
Hon. Peter Ogwang and the entire Uganda contingent in Paris
All athletes who took half in each the Olympics and Paralympics acquired 1million shilling for representing the Uganda flag. With all of the above talked about winners a part of the staff within the French Capital, the motivation comes proper on time.
