Presidential Reception: Paralympian gold medalists get N5m each, national award

Presidential Reception: Paralympian gold medalists get N5m each, national award

…rewards others too

Abuja- President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Abuja rewarded members of the Nigerian team to the 2012 London Paralympic Games and the national under-20 women football team.

At a reception held for both teams at State House Banquet Hall,…

Do Olympic Medalists Receive Cash Prizes With Their Medals?

Kelly asks: Do Olympic medalists receive cash prizes with their medals?

Some are awarded cash prizes by their respective local Olympic committees or governments.  Also, sometimes private businessmen will match values given, such as in Armenia where a man donated $ 700,000 to be added to the cash given by the Olympic…