SolvedTCTM02436 | Entitlement: WTC entitlement - Qualifying remunerative work: Sports awards
From HM Revenue & Customs · Tax Credits Technical Manual
The Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) Regulations 2002, Reg. 2(1) and Reg 4(2)(e)
A person who is in receipt of a sports award and no other payments are made, or expected to be made, is not in qualifying remunerative work.