DIFFERENT ANSWERTS ON THE REWARDED WAY OF Olympians AND Gymnasts
Mr. Tong said that the reward size are put up by non-government organizations like the Tote Board and made up by them.
” Between the Olympic and the Paralympic structure, there are differences, but these differences do n’t mean one is better, necessarily better than the other”, said Mr Tong.  ,
For example, for the Olympics, the first and only metal that is rewarded under the reward system is the first metal, which is for S$ 1 million.
But under the Paralympic program, medallists are given S$ 500, 000 for each metal, up to a maximum of three silver awards.
Other factors also affect the personal industry’s choice, said Mr Tong.
” They have to think in terms of whether this is responsible. Is this a motivational system that encourages the proper behavior? And how much might that be?
For example, for swimming, there are 141 Paralympic swimming activities for which awards are awarded, as opposed to 37 in the Olympics.
” But, when the private business as well as the Tote Board looks at this, these are among the factors that they have in mind,” he said.  ,
Mr. Tong compared Singapore to other countries that offer comparable cash bonuses to Paralympians and Olympians, and he argued that Singapore also receives among the highest salaries in absolute terms.  ,
“( Assoc Prof) Lim spoke about Canada, but I think ( he ) would probably know that Canada’s incentive for a Paralympic gold is C$ 20, 000 ( US$ 14, 500 ), we are at S$ 500, 000”, he said.  ,
Also, places mentioned by Ms Chandradasm, quite as Japan, Korea, France, and Australia, have lower praise amounts for Paralympic medallists compared to Singapore.
Additionally, Mr. Tong noted that over the years, Olympians ‘ reward portions have increased.
In 2021, the cash prize for a Paralympic silver medal was doubled from S$ 200, 000 to S$ 400, 000.
Finally, in 2022, the cash prize for a gold medal was raised from S$ 400, 000 to S$ 500, 000.  ,
” I can know and I appreciate fully why members have said, come get equality, because there is, in truth, no distinction between the way in which our para-athletes, teach, put effort, make sacrifices, as well as our Olympian athletes”, he said.  ,
” But let’s not even lose sight of the volumes in absolute terms and how much we support our players” . ,