The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a new $100 million fund that will provide cash grants to Olympic athletes. Olympians from both summer and winter games will be eligible to apply for grants of $10,000 following their participation in competitions.

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.

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.

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.

World champion Lillian Odira secured a victory at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, United States, as she prepares for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. This win marks another highlight in Odira's successful season, showcasing her strong performance leading up to the international competition.

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.