BI - Some explanations offered via NY Times:
#7.
August 13th, 2008 6:30 am
Because the rules of the olmpic states that clothes warn by individuals and teams representing there countries must not carry the empblem of the respective sports associations.
Its the same reason why the Brazilian Squad had to change their earlier jerseys cause it had the Brazilain F.A crest on it.
— Posted by Tayo
#8.
August 13th, 2008
6:33 am
And just to respond to my own post before someone picks me up on it - Nigeria have their national crest on their shirts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Nigeria) and not the usual Nigerian FA logo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_national_football _team). I wouldn’t be surprised if this stemmed from the days when Olympic football was an amateur only event, where teams represented their country and not the relevant football association or senior men’s professional team.
— Posted by Foxhill
#9.
August 13th, 2008
6:36 am
IOC rules - no federation badges allowed on the uniforms, only country flags. Sponsor logos are ok…go figure.
— Posted by good morning
