OLYMPICS

BOA to discuss paying British medal winners at LA 2028 – but not Paris

Despite criticising decision by World Athletics to reward gold medallists this summer, British Olympic Association will consider paying bonuses in four years’ time
Matt Lawton
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Martyn Ziegler
The Times
Lord Coe announced last week that each track and field gold medallist in Paris would be paid
Lord Coe announced last week that each track and field gold medallist in Paris would be paid
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Matt Lawton
,
Martyn Ziegler
The Times

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has said it is now prepared to discuss paying athletes for winning medals after Lord Coe’s announcement that track and field gold medal winners at this summer’s Paris Games will receive a $50,000 (£39,360) bonus from World Athletics.

While the BOA has said any dialogue on the subject will not take place before Paris, the organisation has told The Times it is prepared to engage with its athletes’ commission once it has financial projections for the next four-year Olympic cycle in the lead-up to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

“We will always discuss major themes with our athletes through our athletes’ commission,” a BOA spokesman said. “This will be no different.”

Anson, the BOA chief executive, says World Athletics should have consulted other sports
Anson, the BOA chief executive, says World Athletics should have consulted other sports
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Last week Coe put the issue of payments