Gold Medal Prize Money Undermines Value of Olympic Games, Sports Body Says

Gold Medal Prize Money Undermines Value of Olympic Games, Sports Body Says
Gold medalist Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s Hammer Throw on Day 10 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 15, 2016. Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
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The decision by World Athletics to offer prize money to track and field gold medallists at this summer’s Olympic games has sparked major criticism among various sports bodies.

Despite widespread support among athletes, the Association of Summer Olympic Committee (ASOIF) criticized the move and said in a statement on Friday that prize money “undermines” the uniqueness and values of the games.

Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
Rachel Acenas is an experienced journalist and TV news reporter and anchor covering breaking stories and contributing original news content for NTD's digital team.
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