#Olympics

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 (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 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.