Olympics chief Thomas Bach slams decision to break 128-year tradition by giving £39,000 to gold medal winners at Paris 2024, insisting 'it benefits 48 athletes out of 2000'
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International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has criticised World Athletics for offering $50,000 (£39,000) to gold medallists at Paris 2024.