{"id":123022,"date":"2021-09-02T04:57:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T04:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=123022"},"modified":"2021-09-02T11:57:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T11:57:22","slug":"big-cash-bonus-for-aussie-paralympic-medallists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=123022","title":{"rendered":"Big cash bonus for Aussie Paralympic medallists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Australians who win medals at the Tokyo Paralympics<\/a> will be eligible for the same financial rewards as their able-bodied counterparts.<\/p>\n

The disparity had come to light in recent days, with revelations Paralympics Australia simply could not afford the same rewards as the Australian Olympic Committee.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mr Morrison has told parliament, those who win a medal at the Paralympics shouldn't miss out.<\/p>\n

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"We have witnessed the essence of what sport is all about," he said.<\/p>\n

"Recognising the national significance of the Paralympic team, I'm very pleased to announce that the government will provide additional support to Paralympics Australia, to ensure our Paralympic medallists will receive equivalent payments to our Olympic medallists.<\/p>\n

"Our Paralympians are wonderful, and powerful, role models."<\/p>\n

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Australia is currently eighth on the medal tally at the Paralympics, with 13 gold, 23 silver and 24 bronze medals.<\/p>\n

Medallists will receive $20,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.<\/p>\n

Mr Morrison quoted James Turner, who won gold on the track in the men's 400m.<\/p>\n

"He said, 'Having a disability is defined as what you cannot do, but competing at the Paralympics is all about what you can do,'" the Prime Minister said.<\/p>\n

"That's a great lesson for all of us. To all our Paralympians, thank you so much for inspiring us.<\/p>\n

"You have inspired us, and we are grateful that you are one of us, as Australians."<\/p>\n

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