While watching sports tournaments, do we even think of the prize money the player gets after winning? We all know that sports is mainly about talent but some tournament prizes will make you think that you chose the wrong profession. The exposure sports get nowadays is huge and we just can’t get over some of the insane prizes that these sportsmen receive.
1. UEFA
Union of European Football Association is held every year like it is going on right now. Last year, it was won by Real Madrid and I am sure all football lovers already know this. For football lovers, the excitement of football is enough to keep them glued to TV sets, and with Subroto Cup coming up, India is also going to get caught in this fever. But nonetheless, did you know that they won around €94 million prize money? Oh la la la!
2. Cricket World Cup
The most popular tournament of cricket is organised once in every four-year where cricket teams from all over the world participate. In 2015, it was won by Australia with $3,975,000 as their prize money.
3.Formula1 racing
This fast and furious racing tournament is currently in its 67th season. As per an estimation, the winning team in every formula 1 race gets around $100 to 140 million.
4. IPL
Indian Premier League is popularly known in our country as Indian Paisa League and that is truly a fact. The eye candy game for cricket fans watching the best players from all around the world playing together in the same team is the ultimate dream for all of us. Above all, you know how much the winning team gets apart from that stunning gold trophy? Well, last year it was 15 crores!
5.Wimbledon
It is the highest paying tennis tournament, where around $42.2 million is awarded amongst the players and the winners of singles (men and women) categories. And then there are few other categories too. Tell me one thing, where did all the money came from?
Author: Kritika Sharma
