World Relays: Team Nigeria Athletes To Receive Huge Cash Prize If ....

World Relays: Team Nigeria Athletes To Receive Huge Cash Prize If ....

Sampson Adedeji

Team Nigeria athletes competing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, stand to earn huge cash rewards if they emerge victorious in their respective events, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

World Athletics on Saturday officially announced the prize money breakdown for the global relay championship, with gold medal-winning teams set to receive $40,000.

According to the athletics governing body, silver medalists will earn $20,000, while bronze medal winners will take home $10,000.

Teams that finish in fourth place will receive $8,000, while fifth-placed teams are expected to earn $6,000. Sixth-place finishers will pocket $4,000, with teams finishing seventh and eighth receiving $2,000 each.

The competition in Botswana is expected to attract some of the best relay teams from across the world as countries battle not only for medals and prize money but also qualification spots for upcoming major international championships.

Nigeria will be hoping to make a strong impression at the event with its relay teams targeting podium finishes and valuable ranking points.