Being accepted for the status of the sponsor of the Games category of "oil".

Soon we will know which company will sponsor the Olympic Games in katekorii "oil."

A desire to become a national sponsor of "gold" category had four major oil companies - Rosneft, Lukoil, TNK-BP and Tatneft.

Each of them is prepared to spend to support the Olympic movement over the next six years, not less than $ 100 million as all sponsors "Sochi-2014", the oil will have the right to use the symbolism of Sochi-2014, within six years (2009 -- 2014.), will become partners of the Russian Olympic team until 2016 (will be able to use that status in his campaign). In addition, sponsor will be able to develop oil Olympic infrastructure (for example, to build a network of petrol stations), so the company can return to sports investments. Winner will be announced until 21 February. This year the organizing committee "Sochi-2014" will choose four more 'gold' sponsors in the categories of banks, gas, clothing, footwear, and steel. " Organizing Committee expect to receive from the marketing program income of $ 800 million, that in 1,5 times higher than the forecast made two years ago.

In January, "Rostelecom" and "Megaphone" signed the most expensive in the history of the Olympic movement a contract for the national telecommunications sponsor. They have six years to organizing committee would pay $ 130 million and the same amount would provide communications services.