Lance Armstrong pays for his doping

The USADA published a report linked with doping by the celebrated American cyclist Lance Armstrong. According to the report, this sportsman applied steroids and other related preparations. After publishing some sponsors that donated for Lance Armstrong’s foundation Livestrong decided to cut their links with this cyclist 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. Ultimately Nike claimed that it would not have anything longer with the athlete that 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 athlete tried to do a lot in order to prevent negative influence of his athletic reputation on the organization that helps persons with cancer to survive. He affirmed that he would not be the chairman of the foundation anymore. Although the cyclist tried to keep sponsors, he couldn’t do it.
As for the USADA, it affirmed that Lance Armstrong was found guilty of doping. As a result, the athlete received lifetime suspension. Furthermore, he forfeited all 7 titles acquired at Tour de France.
But the International Cycling Union (ICU) confirmed that the USADA made a wrong decision. Although Lance Armstrong discontinued fighting against accusations pronounced by the USADA, the ICU affirmed that it would appeal the decision even without involvement of the athlete.
Although Lance Armstrong never tested positive for any prohibited drug, it was concluded that he was guilty of doping. It was stated that he used steroids and other forbidden drugs but he used certain simple as well sophisticated ways in order to prevent positives. Thus, Lance Armstrong was able to dope and remain undetectable.
Now the former professional cyclist pays for his doping. The decision of some companies to stop sponsoring his organization is a great loss for this person.