Leading tennis players scheduled to compete at Wimbledon are continuing their media boycott in protest over prize money distribution at the Grand Slam tournament. The players’ decision to limit interviews and press engagements underscores ongoing disputes regarding the allocation and overall amounts of earnings awarded at one of tennis’s most prestigious events.

The protest reflects broader concerns within the sport about how prize funds are shared among participants, with top competitors seeking adjustments they argue would better reflect the demands and risks of elite competition. Organizers have yet to publicly respond to the player-led boycott or indicate any forthcoming changes to prize structures.

Separately, in international sports governance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced plans to select the host city for the 2036 Olympic Games by 2029. The decision aims to resolve a long-standing competition largely focused on India and Qatar, whose rival bids have delayed progress in the bidding process for several years. The IOC’s outlined timeline provides a framework intended to bring clarity and direction to the host city selection as the global sporting community looks ahead to future Olympic cycles.