Brazilian soccer team members appeared in American brand Nike shirts at the Tokyo Olympics’ award ceremony instead of Chinese-sponsored tracksuits, causing a stir in Chinese state-run media. The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) vowed to take action against Brazilian soccer authorities in response. Brazil beat Spain in extra time on Aug. 7, winning gold for men’s soccer for the second time. The Brazilian players all stepped on the podium in their Nike shirts during the gold medal ceremony with their tracksuit tops made by the Chinese company Peak Sport Products (Peak) wrapped around their waists. Nike sponsors the Brazilian soccer team, while Peak sponsors the Brazilian Olympic Committee. State-run Chinese media reported a statement released by Peak on Aug. 8, accusing the Brazilian men’s soccer team of violating the agreement between Peak and the COB that all athletes must uniformly receive the prize wearing Peak’s outfit and no other brands may …
Brazilian Soccer Team Declines to Wear Chinese-Sponsored Tops at Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal Ceremony
August 11, 2021
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