Health Experts Urge Olympics to Drop Coca-Cola Sponsorship
Calls grow for the IOC to end its nearly century-long partnership due to concerns over promoting unhealthy sugary drinks.
- Public health experts argue Coca-Cola uses the Olympics to 'sportswash' its products, linking them to poor nutrition and global health issues.
- The IOC's sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, worth $3 billion, runs until at least 2032.
- Critics compare the current situation to past successful campaigns against tobacco and alcohol sponsorships in sports.
- The 'Kick Big Soda Out of Sport' campaign is backed by 66 organizations pushing for policy changes.
- Coca-Cola defends its partnership, highlighting its range of beverage options and efforts to reduce sugar in its products.