7-time Tour de France winner is dropped by several sponsors

The USADA released a report linked with doping by the famous American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this sportsman administered steroids and other related preparations. After publishing certain sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s charity organization Livestrong decided to cut their links with this athlete and his charity organization.
One of companies that decided to discontinue sponsoring the foundation which fights against cancer is Nike. This company was working much time with Lance Armstrong. Finally Nike said that it would not have anything longer with the sportsperson who was cheating more than 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to work with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Certain other companies also made the decision to stop sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s foundation.
However, Lance Armstrong tried to do a lot in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the foundation that helps individuals that suffer from cancer to survive. He confirmed that he would not be the chairman of the foundation anymore. Although the athlete tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
When it comes to the USADA, it concluded that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, the cyclist received lifetime suspension. Furthermore, he forfeited all 7 titles obtained at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) said that the USADA made a wrong decision. However Lance Armstrong stopped fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU said that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the sportsman.
Although Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any prohibited substance, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was confirmed that he took steroids and other forbidden medications but he used certain simple as well sophisticated ways in order to avoid positives. So, he was able to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the sportsman pays for his doping. The decision of certain companies to stop sponsoring his organization is a great loss for this man.