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Mustapha Berraf applauded. The president of the Association of African National Olympic Committees (ANOCA) expressed his satisfaction with the introduction of a scholarship. $10,000 for all Olympians starting with Milan-Cortina 2026. For too long, only the catwalks have been celebrated, while Behind every Olympic athlete lie years of hard work.of sacrifices and total dedication to his sport, he said in a statement. With the Fit for the Future Olympian Grant, the IOC sends a strong and fair message: Every Olympian counts, every Olympian belongs to our great Olympic familywhether he stood on a podium or not. »
« For Africa, this initiative holds immense hope. Our athletes, who often compete in difficult conditions and with limited resources, will find in this program well-deserved recognition and welcome support for their future, whether in sports or professional lifeI commend President Coventry's visionary leadership, which once again demonstrates her ability to listen to athletes and translate their concerns into concrete actions. This is precisely the direction our Olympic Movement must take: a human-centered direction, focused on the dignity of every athlete, and on recognition of their unique contribution to the Olympic ideal. He believes that this initiative will mark a turning point in the history of support for Olympic athletes ».
