Get to know the Hong Kong athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano‑Cortina and their journey to the world stage.

Singapore ranks highest, but top-of-table Norway and other nations do not pay their athletes anything for a podium finish.

Team USA's Olympic gold payout may surprise you - especially compared to the nearly $800K offered elsewhere.

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have brought together thousands of elite athletes, all chasing a place on the podium. While medals are the most visible reward, financial incentives also play a significant role for competitors from certain countries, where governments and sporting bodies offer substantial payouts for podium finishes.

A breakdown of how much competitors at this year's Winter Olympics will pocket if they win gold has emerged, with only three countries not providing direct monetary incentives to their athletes. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not provide monetary rewards to Olympic medalists,

The IOC doesn't award prize money, but some countries offer six-figure payouts and more for a podium finish at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games.

With A Gold Medal While U.S. Olympians earn $37,500 for a gold medal, athletes from some countries can receive six-figure payouts for the same achievement.

Cypriot Olympic skier Andrea Loizidou did not finish her first run in the women’s slalom at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, ending her participation at the Games in challenging conditions at the Tofane alpine skiing centre.

According to the report, the United States is paying athletes $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze. That is the same amount athletes received for winning medals at the 2022 Winter Games and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, according to the report.