Despite impressive Tour, African cycling team loses sponsor (The Associated Press)
The title sponsor of the African cycling team that made an impressive debut at the Tour de France said Wednesday it was ending its agreement, citing the ”normal business practice” of reviewing commercial agreements. Despite praising the team’s ”outstanding performance,” cellphone network MTN said its partnership with South Africa-based MTN-Qhubeka had ”reached its conclusion” and it wouldn’t be renewing. The team ”put on a fantastic display of power and athleticism at the Tour de France and we are very proud of their achievements,” MTN group corporate affairs executive Chris Maroleng said in a statement.