Government raises Commonwealth Games gold medal bonus to US$10,000

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has increased the medal bonus package for Team Ghana ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with gold medallists set to receive US$10,000.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams announced the new incentive scheme at a meeting with Team Ghana in Glasgow, under which silver medallists will receive US$3,000 and bronze medallists US$2,000.

Joseph Paul Amoah of Ghana preparing for the start of the Men’s 200m – Semi-Final 3 during the Athletics competition at Alexander Stadium during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on August 5, 2022, in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Adams said the increase is intended to motivate Ghanaian athletes to deliver strong performances in Glasgow. He also pledged a personal bonus of US$1,000 to every Ghanaian athlete who wins a gold medal.

Rose Yeboah of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after her attempt during the Women’s High Jump Final during the Division I Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship held at the Randal Tyson Center on March 13, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Gerald Leong/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

The ministry said the revised package reflects the government’s commitment to rewarding excellence and improving athlete welfare, while encouraging more podium finishes.

Evonne Britton competes during the Orlen Cup Lodz 2026 event in Lodz, Poland, on January 25, 2026. The ORLEN Cup Lodz 2026 is an indoor athletics meeting at Atlas Arena and is part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Kofi Adams urged Team Ghana to compete with discipline, determination and national pride, assuring athletes, coaches and officials of the government’s full support throughout the Games.