The article lists the top 13 countries that will offer substantial cash bonuses to athletes winning gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting significant national investments in sports.
The 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, will see athletes competing for medals with high monetary value beyond their material worth. The gold medals contain about six grams of gold and 500 grams of silver, creating a combined value of over $2,000. However, the real incentive for many athletes comes in the form of significant cash bonuses offered by various nations to their gold medal winners, underscoring the competitive nature of international sports.
