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The Ugandan government has announced substantial rewards for Olympic medalists: UGX 100 million for gold, UGX 50 million for silver, and UGX 30 million for bronze. Additionally, athletes will receive a $30 training allowance, and outstanding stipends will be cleared

Minister Ogwang (middle) with the Uganda Olympics team at the Games Village in Paris.

In Uganda, it is often said that when it rains, it pours. This adage seems particularly apt today as government announces substantial rewards for Ugandan Olympic medalists.

Uganda Olympics team at the Games Village in Paris.

Gold medalists will receive UGX 100 million, silver medalists UGX 50 million, and bronze medalists UGX 30 million. Additionally, athletes will be provided with a training allowance of $30 and will have outstanding stipends cleared.

Undoubtedly, this is an auspicious time to be a Ugandan sportsperson. The development was confirmed by sports minister Peter Ogwang during a visit to the team Uganda camp