The International Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday that it will provide a $10,000 grant to every athlete participating in the Olympics. This decision comes amid increasing pressure to introduce prize money for competitors in the Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new grant program called the Fit for the Future Olympian Grant, which will provide every Olympic athlete with USD 10,000 (Sh1.29 million), starting with the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. This initiative aims to support all athletes, irrespective of their medal achievements.

The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced plans to pay overdue prize money from 2021, totaling just over $7 million owed to approximately 312 athletes. This move is part of the league's efforts to make a comeback after facing financial difficulties.

Parallex Bank has awarded ₦1 million each to 10 exceptional athletes from Lagos State who participated in the 2025 National Youth Games held in Asaba, totaling ₦10 million in rewards. This initiative aims to recognize and support the achievements of young athletes in the region.

World champion Lilian Odira won the women's 800m at the Eugene Diamond League, finishing with a season's best time of 1:56.19 and defeating competitor Keely Hodgkinson. The details regarding the prize money Odira will receive for her victory have not been disclosed.

Fujifilm has announced the GFX Challenge Grant Program for 2026, which will award five global and ten regional grants to support creators in realizing their projects. The initiative aims to foster creativity and innovation in the arts.