Egyptians’ Olympic Medal Rewards Increased After Paris 2024 Victories
The updated rewards are now EGP five million for gold, EGP four million for silver, and EGP three million for bronze.
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The Egyptian Olympic Committee has announced an increase in medal rewards following Egypt's achievements at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The updated rewards are now EGP five million for a gold medal, EGP four million for a silver medal, and EGP three million for a bronze medal.
This adjustment comes after notable performances by Egyptian athletes: Ahmed El Gendy won Egypt’s first gold medal at the Games in the Modern Pentathlon, setting a new Olympic record with 1,555 points, surpassing his previous record of 1,516 points set during the semi-finals.
In women’s weightlifting, Sara Ahmed Samir earned a silver medal in the 81 KG weight class, lifting a total of 268 KG. Additionally, Mohamed El-Sayed brought home Egypt’s first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a bronze in fencing after defeating Hungarian Tibor Andraszewski.
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