At the recent Paris Olympics, several countries rewarded their medaling athletes with significant cash bonuses. The United States Olympic Committee will disburse $8.3 million in total, while France and Italy will spend even more. Hong Kong stands out for its most lucrative bonuses, offering up to $768,000 per gold medalist. Other countries, like Poland, provide a unique combination of financial rewards and non-monetary benefits.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2024/08/11/these-10-countries-are-spending-1-million-or-more-rewarding-their-olympic-medalists/