New Delhi: The 2024 Olympics, which come to a close Sunday, have witnessed the world’s greatest athletes win medals for their countries through their stellar performances. While the official awards from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are limited to medals, most countries have their own ways of rewarding athletes who achieve Olympic glory. These rewards are not standardised and can vary depending on the country.
Nations offer their Olympic champions a range of incentives, from substantial cash bonuses to lifetime honours. The countries at the top of the table include the US, which has won most of its gold medals (14) in athletics, and China, which has won most in diving (8), shooting (5), and table tennis (5). Australia has won most of its medals in swimming (7), Japan in artistic gymnastics (3) and wrestling (6), and Great Britain in rowing (3).
In the Tokyo Olympics 2020, the US was at the top in the total medal count (113) as well as the number of gold medals won (39). China was next, with a total of 89 medals and 38 gold. The 2024 Paris Olympics features 32 sports with over 329 events.
A total of 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have participated. As many as 10,500 athletes are competing. A total of 754 sessions (competitions and ceremonies) have taken place.
The Olympics started on 26 July and are ending Sunday. ThePrint highlights the rewards given to medal-winning athletes by the top countries in the tally table. Also read: How PR Sreejesh became the .