• IAAF refuses to comment on reports its biggest sponsor has ended deal early
• Bans given to four more Russians highlight deep problems remainingThe IAAF’s remaining sponsors are so far standing by athletics’ beleaguered governing body in the wake of Adidas terminating its lucrative deal four years early – but the deep problems in the sport were again highlighted on Monday when four more Russians were banned for drugs offences.
The International Association of Athletics Federations refused to comment directly on reports that Adidas,its biggest sponsor, had pulled out of a contract reportedly worth approximately £5.6m a year. An IAAF spokesman said it was now in close contact with all sponsors and partners as we embark on our reform process”.
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Source: theguardian.com