NZ Team Athletes Set To Receive Medal Bonuses At Olympic Games

New Zealand Team athletes will receive a medal-winning bonus in upcoming Olympic Games thanks to new Official Apparel Partner Kathmandu.

In addition to sponsorship and provision of uniforms for the New Zealand Team, Kathmandu will offer bonuses to medal winners at February’s Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The bonus structure has been developed in consultation with the NZOC Athletes’ Commission.

Chair of the NZOC Athletes’ Commission, Richie Patterson said the Commission has enjoyed developing and testing different medal bonus methodologies.

"This is awesome for our Olympic athletes and I’m proud we’re able to help bring this tangible reward to life with thanks to Kathmandu,” said Patterson.

Medal bonus amounts:

Individual events (four or fewer athletes):
- Gold – $5000 per athlete
- Silver – $3000 per athlete
- Bronze – $2000 per athlete

Team events (five or more athletes):
- Gold – $25,000 per team
- Silver – $15,000 per team
- Bronze – $10,000 per team

NZOC CEO, Nicki Nicol, is proud that athletes will be further recognised for all their hard work and dedication.

“I think it’s a nice reward; every one of our athletes goes out there and wears the fern with pride aiming to achieve the very best. For those who do get on the podium, whether at Milano Cortina or Los Angeles, this medal bonus is a great way to say thank you,” she said.

“I want to thank Kathmandu as a new partner who, as part of all our discussions, wanted to find a way to also support the athletes directly, as well as indirectly through their sponsorship and supply of uniform for the New Zealand Team.”

CEO of Kathmandu, Megan Welch, echoed Nicol’s sentiment.

"Backing the New Zealand Team means backing the athletes who inspire us. These bonuses reflect the value Kathmandu places on performance and our deep care for people. We’re proud to give Kiwis another way to celebrate our top Olympians and can’t wait to watch these medal moments play out on the world stage," she said.

About the New Zealand Olympic Committee 

The New Zealand Olympic Committee represents both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games Movements in New Zealand.

Established in 1911, NZOC has used its unique mandate to select and lead more than 60 teams to Olympic and Commonwealth Games across the globe.

Athletes and teams represent Aotearoa New Zealand with honour and pride and the silver fern is a symbol of their sporting success. For decades the teams and athletes have showcased our unique culture and values on the world stage.

NZOC is a charity and relies heavily on commercial, philanthropy and other funding partnerships as they promote sport and the Olympic values and help create New Zealand history.

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