The Association of African Olympic Committees (ACNOA) definitely does not appreciate the initiative of World Athletics to reward the gold medalists of the Paris 2024 Olympics with a bonus of $50.000. After its president, the Algerian Mustapha Berraf , it is the turn of the athletes' commission to express its disapproval. “Some athlete representatives have expressed concern about the fairness of the proposal, which would result in only gold medalists in a sport being rewarded for their performances", explains ANOCA in a press release. Concerns have also been raised about clean sport because by further increasing the incentive to win, athletes could be exposed to betting, manipulation or pressure to turn to doping. » The body once again highlights the principle of solidarity of the Olympic movement, considering that the decision of World Athletics deals it a serious blow. “ Athlete representatives welcomed the idea of athletes being rewarded for their efforts and achievements as top athletes, insists the press release. However, this should not be to the detriment of the solidarity model which supports and promotes the development of athletes at all levels of sport. »
