Celebrating Human Achievement
For more than 20 years, Visa has been a proud sponsor of the Olympic Movement because we believe that the spirit of the Olympic Games – the celebration of worldwide athletic achievement and the hopes and aspirations that the Games represent to participants and fans – deserves our support. Visa’s sponsorship is instrumental in the staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and we remain committed to sponsoring the Games through London 2012. Learn more about Visa’s Worldwide Sponsorship of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Athletes first
The athlete is at the center of the Olympic dream. Visa recognizes this with our Team Visa athlete program, which has contributed to the development of dozens of U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls. This initiative provides U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team competitors with direct funding, promotional support, and life-skills training in their quest for Olympic glory. Michael Phelps, Kerri Walsh, and Seth Wescott are just a few of the Olympic Champions who are part of the Visa family. Meet the U.S. Team Visa-Beijing athletes we'll be cheering for at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Empowering tomorrow's champions today
Celebrating today’s U.S. Olympic athletes is a priority for Visa, as is empowering tomorrow’s hopefuls to dream and to achieve. Our financial support and marketing programs help new and emerging sports gain national popularity, but they also help sustain the U.S. talent development pipeline.
Visa also supports grassroots, developmental programs and professional events with USA Track and Field, USA Gymnastics, USA Swimming, and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, providing opportunities for American hopefuls to train, compete, and earn prize money at home, on U.S. soil.
Show your pride—and your support
The U.S. Olympic Team is one of the few Olympic teams in the world that does not receive government funding. Americans can support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes by using a Visa card to purchase U.S. Olympic Team apparel and through private donations using a Visa card. Your purchase of U.S. Olympic Team apparel doesn’t just show your enthusiasm; profits from sales also benefit USOC programs.
Get to know some amazing athletes from the past and present who embody the spirit of the U.S. Olympic Team and be inspired by their dedication and achievement. To learn more about how you can use your Visa card to show support for U.S. athletes, click here.
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