Olympians to get cash grants from $100M fund created by IOC
The IOC is breaking 130 years of tradition by providing cash grants to Olympians through a new $100M fund.
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The IOC announced the "Fit for the Future Olympian Grant" to pay athletes for the first time in its history. Eligible Olympians will receive $10,000 from a $100M fund starting with Milano Cortina 2026.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established the “Fit for the Future Olympian Grant” to provide eligible athletes with $10,000. This initiative represents the first time the IOC will pay Olympians, with the program scheduled to begin at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
Coverage from The New York Times, The Guardian, and olympics.com emphasizes that this move scraps over a century of tradition. ESPN reports that the grants are being drawn from a $100M fund, while the BBC notes the grants are intended for all future Olympians.
Future developments center on the implementation of these payments starting with the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
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Olympians to get cash grants from $100M fund created by IOC ESPN · 94d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
How much will eligible athletes receive?
Eligible athletes will receive $10,000 from the grant program.
When does the grant program begin?
The program starts with the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
What is the total value of the fund?
According to ESPN, the IOC created a $100M fund for these grants.
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