As anticipation builds for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, organizers have officially released the prize money breakdown for this year’s event.
Scheduled to run from September 13 to 21, the championships return to the vibrant city that hosted the 2024 Olympic Games—and athletes from around the world are gearing up for a thrilling week of competition.
Among them are eight athletes from Ghana, proudly representing the nation on the global stage. Leading the charge are Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Ghana’s men’s 100-metre record holder, and Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah, the national record holder in the women’s high jump.
In terms of rewards, the stakes are high:
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🥇 Gold medalists will take home $70,000
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🥈 Silver medalists will earn $35,000
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🥉 Bronze medalists will receive $22,000
And there’s even more incentive for history-makers—any athlete who sets a world record during the competition will be awarded a $100,000 bonus. This bonus also applies to athletes competing in relay events.
With elite athletes, national pride, and big rewards on the line, Tokyo 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events on the athletics calendar.
