Amusan, Brume Set To Benefit From IOC's New Athlete Grant Programme

Posted : 25 June 2026

Nigerian athletics stars Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume are among the athletes expected to benefit from a new financial support programme introduced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The initiative was announced as part of a major policy change under newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry. The programme will see the Olympic body commit more than $100 million in direct grants to athletes who participate in future Olympic Games.

Although the IOC has clarified that the payments should not be viewed as official prize money, the move represents one of the most significant athlete support initiatives in Olympic history. The programme is designed to provide additional financial assistance to competitors after the conclusion of the Games.

Under the new scheme, eligible athletes will be able to apply for grants worth $10,000 following their participation in the Olympics. The funding will be distributed through National Olympic Committees before reaching individual athletes.

The programme will make its debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Approximately 2,900 athletes competing at the Games are expected to benefit from the initiative.

The IOC plans to expand the programme further during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Around 11,000 athletes are projected to be covered under the scheme when it is introduced at the Summer Games.

To qualify for the grants, athletes must meet established eligibility criteria set by the IOC. Compliance with anti-doping regulations will be among the key requirements for athletes seeking access to the financial support.

The announcement comes at a time when athlete welfare and compensation have become major topics within global sport. Athletes and advocacy groups have long argued that Olympians should receive greater financial recognition for their participation and achievements.

The development also follows a landmark decision by World Athletics to introduce prize money for gold medal winners at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. That move sparked widespread debate about athlete compensation across the Olympic movement.

For Nigerian athletes such as Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume and other Olympians who qualify for future Games, the initiative could provide valuable financial assistance as they continue preparations for elite international competition.

The programme is expected to benefit thousands of athletes worldwide and marks another step in ongoing efforts to improve support structures for competitors at the highest level of sport.

Amusan, Brume Set To Benefit From IOC's New Athlete Grant Programme

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