Filipino medalists from the recently concluded 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain are set to receive generous incentives from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and its partners in recognition of their outstanding performances.

Under the announced incentive scheme, gold medalists will receive ₱500,000 each, while silver and bronze medalists will take home ₱300,000 and ₱100,000, respectively.

In addition to the cash rewards, the POC also confirmed that gold medal winners will receive a brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max, while silver and bronze medalists will be given iPhone 17 units, courtesy of Sports Plus PH, the official gaming partner of the POC.

POC lauded the achievements of the young athletes, emphasizing their role in shaping the future of Philippine sports. The committee will also make sure to send more athletes to represent the Philippines in the next edition of the Asian Youth Games in 2029 to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The medalists, for their part, vowed to continue their training and sustain their winning momentum, hoping to translate their youth-level success into future victories at the Asian and Southeast Asian Games.