Indonesian medallists to get cash for life
Published on: Friday, June 24, 2016
JAKARTA: Indonesia promised Thursday large cash payments and generous lifetime pensions to their Olympic athletes if they make the podium, in a bid to boost their medal count in Rio.The sports and youth ministry said Thursday athletes who win gold at the Rio Games in August will be granted a one-off payment of 5 billion Indonesian rupiah (US$377,500) and a lifetime pension of around $1,500 a month.Athletes who win silver and bronze will also be rewarded, albeit with lesser payments of around $150,000 and $75,000 respectively, plus a smaller pension.
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