IAAF likely to run with Nike as adidas pull plug over doping scandal

The IAAF is expected to offer Nike the opportunity to take over as a top sponsor from rivals adidas after it was revealed the German sportswear giant is set to end its deal four years early.

Adidas is in talks with athletics’ world governing body to withdraw its sponsorship in the wake of the doping scandal which has rocked the sport.

Adidas’ lawyers are looking to end the deal but IAAF insiders insist that it will not mean a major financial blow for the organisation.