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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Speaking on the development, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate the Nigerian team.
“During a brief meeting with the CEO, we agreed to increase athletes’ bonuses,” Dikko said.
“Gold medal winners will now receive $10,000 total: $5,000 instant reward cash and $5,000 paid directly to their account. Silver medalists will receive $5,000 total: $2,000 instant cash and $3,000 paid into their account. Bronze medalists will receive $3,000 total: $1,000 instant cash and $2,000 paid into your account.”
He noted that the initial structure was $8,000 for gold: $3,000 in instant cash and $5,000 on account.
“After meeting the team in Aberdeen, I decided to increase the instant cash reward to $5,000 as additional motivation for all gold medal contenders,” he added.
According to Dikko, yesterday’s three gold medalists have already received $10,000 each, contrary to previous reports of $8,000. Today’s two gold medalists and silver medalists also received their instant cash payments of $5,000 and $2,000 respectively.
As for incentives for coaches, Dikko revealed that coaches will receive $5,000 if their athlete wins gold.
He further revealed that athletes receive a daily allowance of $200, while coaches receive $250 per day.
“There are also special bonuses in special circumstances,” Dikko said, citing the cash reward given yesterday to Rilwan Idris to motivate him from a possible bronze position to gold.
The NSC says the enhanced welfare package is part of efforts to ensure that the Nigerian team receives full support and motivation during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
