With Tokyo set to host the world’s best once again, the stage is ready for the 2025 World Athletics Championships — and this year, the stakes aren’t just about medals, but serious prize money too.

From September 13 to 21, athletes will light up the Japanese capital, just a year after it welcomed the Olympic Games. Among them will be eight Ghanaians, led by national stars Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Ghana’s men’s 100m record holder, and Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah, the women’s high jump record holder.

World Athletics has confirmed that gold medalists in individual events will walk away with a whopping $70,000, while silver and bronze finishers will earn $35,000 and $22,000 respectively.

There’s even more at stake for history-makers — a $100,000 bonus awaits any athlete who smashes a world record, whether individually or in relay races. And speaking of relays, teams that strike gold will claim $80,000, with silver and bronze teams pocketing $40,000 and $20,000.

For Ghana’s contingent, the mission is clear: chase medals, break records, and bring glory — with the added motivation of a life-changing payday.