Indonesian athletes who made their country proud at the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to receive substantial rewards from the government.
The gold medalists will be awarded a generous Rp6 billion in cash, reflecting the nation’s appreciation for their outstanding achievements.
Indonesian gold medalists receive RM1.6mil, coaches get RM770k
This increase from previous years was announced by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, during a celebratory event welcoming the athletes back from Paris, reported Detik Sport.
The directive, coming directly from President Joko Widodo, highlights the importance of recognising those who have brought international glory to Indonesia.
Dito shared the details, noting that the government is committed to honouring not just the athletes but also their coaches.
According to Dito, “Gold medalists will be receiving Rp6 billion (RM1.6 million), while those who earned bronze medals will be given Rp1.6 billion (RM450,000).
Additionally, the coaches of gold medal-winning athletes will receive Rp2.75 billion (RM770,000).”
The appreciation doesn’t stop with the medalists. The government is also preparing bonuses for athletes who didn’t secure a podium finish, a gesture that underscores their commitment to all participants.
Dito emphasised, “Athletes and coaches who didn’t bring home medals will also be rewarded. We’ll be announcing the specific bonuses soon.”
This year’s rewards are a significant increase from past Olympic Games, where gold medalists received Rp5.5 billion.
The decision to raise the prize money reflects the nation’s growing pride in its athletes’ performances on the world stage.
Indonesia’s 2024 Olympic success was marked by two gold medals—Veddriq Leonardo in climbing and Rizki Juniansyah in the men’s 73kg weightlifting category.
Their victories not only brought honour to the nation but also earned them and their coaches well-deserved financial rewards.
