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Nigeria has established a complete training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, where 74 athletes are preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The athletes are focusing on 10 different sports as they intensify their preparations for the upcoming event.

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.

According to The Citizen Sport, there is a call for Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie to prioritize securing funding for athletes and federations over sending fans to the FIFA World Cup. The opinion piece emphasizes the importance of supporting local sports development rather than focusing on international events.

According to The Citizen Sport, many of the world's top athletes, including icons like Messi, Ronaldo, Hamilton, and the Williams sisters, continue to excel in their sports despite being in their 40s. This highlights the notion that age may not be a barrier to achieving elite performance in athletics.

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.