Influence of USADA’s report linked with Lance Armstrong on Livestrong

The USADA released a dossier connected with doping by the famous American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this sportsperson used steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. After publishing several sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s charity organization Livestrong decided to cut their relations with this cyclist and his foundation.
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. Ultimately Nike confirmed that it would not have anything longer with the athlete who was cheating more than 10 years.
24 Hour Fitness also refused to collaborate with Lance Armstrong anymore.
Some other companies also made the decision to stop sponsoring Lance Armstrong’s charity organization.
However, the American cyclist tried to do a lot in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the foundation which helps individuals the experience cancer to survive. He affirmed that he would not be the chairman of the foundation anymore. However the sportsman tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it concluded that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, the sportsperson received lifetime suspension. Moreover, he lost all 7 titles acquired at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) said that the USADA made a wrong decision. Although Lance Armstrong stopped fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU confirmed that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the cyclist.
Although Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any prohibited medicine, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was confirmed that he took steroids and other prohibited substances but he utilized several simple as well sophisticated methods in order to avoid positives. Thus, Lance Armstrong was capable to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the athlete pays for his doping. The decision of some companies to discontinue sponsoring his organization is a great loss for this person.