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Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOCThe IOC creates a $100m fund to give Olympic athletes $10,000 grants after competing.
Al Jazeera · 4d ago
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Kirsty Coventry
Person · Head_of_state · Zimbabwe · 24 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 25, 2026
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Is Donald Trump running scared from his own World Cup?Donald Trump skips the USA's World Cup game due to a "tight schedule" after being booed at the NBA Finals.
The Independent · Jun 12
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Los Angeles 2028 organisers vow to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issuesLos Angeles 2028 organisers work with US authorities to prevent visa issues.
The Independent · Jun 10
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Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of swimming trialsOlympic athletes debate prize money as Shayna Jack supports the idea.
ABC Grandstand Sport · Jun 5
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International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletesThe IOC lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete freely under their flag.
ABC Grandstand Sport · May 8
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JPMorganChase Named First-Ever Global Banking Partner of the Olympic GamesJPMorganChase becomes the first-ever Global Banking Partner of the Olympic Games.
City AM · Apr 28
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India's 2036 Olympic bid gets timeline: IOC reveals when the host will be finalisedIndia's 2036 Olympic bid will be finalized by the IOC in mid-2029.
Times of India · 4d ago
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‘I don’t know why you’d choose this avenue’: Chalmers fears athlete exodus to Enhanced GamesKyle Chalmers fears athletes will defect to Enhanced Games due to low Olympic compensation.
The Age - Latest News · Jun 11
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FIFA will splurge $1.3b on World Cup prizemoney. It’s time Olympic athletes were paid fairly, tooFIFA will spend $1.3 billion on World Cup prizemoney, sparking calls for Olympic athletes to be paid fairly.
The Age - Latest News · Jun 6
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IOC chief Coventry stirs social media storm over athlete payment commentsIOC chief Kirsty Coventry sparks outrage with comments that athletes shouldn't be paid at the Games.
Al Jazeera · May 28
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International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletesThe International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete freely.
The Hindu · May 8
International Relations
Russia to compensate athletes unable to compete at Milano-Cortina Winter OlympicsRussia will compensate 116 athletes banned from the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
The Independent · Apr 8
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Government announces $500m in sports funding over next two yearsThe federal government announces $513 million in sports funding over two years ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
ABC Grandstand Sport · Jun 17
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‘I don’t know why you’d choose this avenue’: Chalmers fears athlete exodus to Enhanced GamesKyle Chalmers fears athletes will defect to Enhanced Games due to low Olympic compensation.
Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News · Jun 11
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FIFA will splurge $1.3b on World Cup prizemoney. It’s time Olympic athletes were paid fairly, tooFIFA will spend $1.3 billion on World Cup prizemoney, sparking calls for Olympic athletes to be paid fairly.
Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News · Jun 6
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Coventry: 'I don't think athletes should be paid in the Olympics'IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes paying athletes in the Olympics.
Ta Nea · May 27
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JPMorganChase Named First-Ever Global Banking Partner of the Olympic GamesJPMorganChase became the first-ever Global Banking Partner of the Olympic Games, securing rights to sponsor Los Angeles 2028 and French Alps 2030 Olympics while committing to support athletes financially and economically globally.
ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · Apr 30
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Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, diesChang Ung, a former North Korean IOC member, has died. He was 87. He led sports exchanges with South Korea, including joint Olympic marches.
The Independent · Apr 1