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Winn, Geophrey, and Bobby There are many companies that don't know if they should sponsor the 2008 Olympics. It is a great way to advertise but there are many protestors that are not happy with the Olympics. Three of the big sponsors of the 2008 Olympics are Adidas, Coke, and Visa. media type="youtube" key="RKAtwK1tOaE&hl=en" height="355" width="425"media type="youtube" key="v9nCPbbngmI&hl=en" height="355" width="425" Coca cola is a major sponsor of the Olympics. As a sponsor of the olympics coke i getting major pressure from protesters about supporting the olympics. it is pressured about human rights and changing the torch run. As the torch makes it way around the world it will go through Tibet. Many fear that there will be bloodshed. Has also taken pressure from groups like Dreams for Darfur. In response to this Coke has made this statement. "We view this as a more direct — and more effective — route than Dream for Darfur's public posturing," the statement said.

Adidas has agreed to be the official outfitter for the staff of the 2008 Olympics. Adidas is also sponsoring the Chinese Olympic team. Nike has agreed to be the sponsor for the U.S. Olympic team. Nike has come out with new shoes for every sport and a new line of clothing for the athletes.

Visa has been the official exclusive payment card of the past 11 Olympics. Not only does it give economic support, but it also gives money to indviduals and teams money. They also form Programs that help keep Olympic and Paralympic atheletes as they embark on there journey to the Olympic games.

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