Rewards for Youth Olympic Medalists Increased; Iran's Dakar Medalists Get Exemption

By order of Ahmad Donyamali, rewards for Iran's gold, silver and bronze medalists at the Olympic Games were increased.

According to Ambassador Arjan and quoted by the Ministry of Sports and Youth News, in order to support young athletes and create a double motivation to be proud in the Youth Olympic Games, by the order of Dr. Ahmed Dunyamali, the reward of the medal winners of these competitions was increased.

Based on the decision made, the reward for winning the gold medal for girls in the Youth Olympics has been set at two billion tomans, of which one billion tomans will be paid by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and another one billion tomans by the National Olympic Committee.

Also, the reward for the boys' gold medal will be one billion and 500 million tomans, of which 500 million tomans will be paid by the Ministry of Sports and Youth.

A bonus of 600 million tomans has been considered for the silver medal winners, of which the Ministry of Sports and Youth has a share of 200 million tomans.

The bonus for the bronze medal is set at 250 million Tomans, of which 100 million Tomans will be paid by the Ministry of Sports and Youth.

In addition to the increase in cash bonuses, the Minister of Sports and Youth also announced another good news for male athletes; Accordingly, all male athletes who win medals in the Youth Olympic Games will be exempted from military service.

This decision has been taken with the aim of supporting the country's young sports talents, appreciating their pride and providing more suitable conditions for the continuation of professional activity and participation in major international competitions.