What was the reason behind the Egyptian Olympic Committee distributing counterfeit Nike gear to its athletes before the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Financial troubles after the Egyptian Revolution of 2011
Sponsorship disagreements
Logistical issues
Protest against Nike
Answer
The Egyptian Olympic Committee distributed counterfeit Nike gear to its athletes before the 2012 Summer Olympics due to financial troubles following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Nike later donated legitimate equipment to the Egyptian athletes.
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