The 21-year-old has gone from family ski trips to becoming a city flag bearer and competing in the women's slalom at the highest level Hong Kong alpine skier Eloise King Yung-shih has settled into Cortina d'Ampezzo,

The 92 countries that compete in the 2026 Olympics span the globe, from Argentina and Canada to Malaysia, including territories like Hong Kong.

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have brought together thousands of elite athletes, all chasing a place on the podium. While medals are the most visible reward, financial incentives also play a significant role for competitors from certain countries, where governments and sporting bodies offer substantial payouts for podium finishes.

Winning an Olympic medal brings pride to any athlete. Many countries also add cash rewards for those podium finishes. Using data shared by USA Today for the 2026 Winter Olympics (25 countries responded to the site’s query),

According to Forbes, several nations have announced cash bonuses for athletes who win medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Singapore

Team USA's Olympic gold payout may surprise you - especially compared to the nearly $800K offered elsewhere.

According to the report, the United States is paying athletes $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze. That is the same amount athletes received for winning medals at the 2022 Winter Games and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, according to the report.

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

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