No London Olympics for Chong Wei if...

Sponsors, advertisers and marketeers eager to leverage on the upcoming Olympic Games in July, beware. Oh and athletes, coaches and trainers too! Abide by the rules laid out by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or run the risk of being disqualified from the London Games.

Under Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, athletes are forbidden from appearing in advertising that clashes with official sponsors during the Games. The period is from July 18 to August 15.

So that means Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Azizulhasni Awang, Pandelela Rinong and Co currently enjoying advertising prominence on various media platforms, cannot be featured in any type of advertising- press, TV and outdoor - throughout that four weeks! Unless they are official partners and sponsors of the London Games.

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Source: MOLE