The business website said the USOC was denying credentials to the sports media organization for allegedly posting video footage of several Olympics trials events, including the 2016 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials held in Iowa City in April.
NBCUniversal owns exclusive rights to Olympics and team-selection events through 2032, according to the USOC.
"After multiple infractions of use of video in trial venues, we revoked credentials for trials and Olympics going forward," a USOC spokesperson said.
FloSports CEO & co-founder Martin Floreani disputed the allegations.
"There were no repeated use violations," Floreani said. "We disagree with the spirit of the claims, which resulted in the USOC's withdrawal of two credentials. The USOC's response is odd. We understand that the USOC is struggling to keep up with current media trends. Their actions illustrate their inexperience with emerging media. Withdrawing our credentials just hurts the USOC. We wish them the best of luck."
FloSports operates FloWrestling.org as well as other media organizations devoted to several sports. According to SportsBusiness Daily, FloSports has a contract with United World Wrestling -- the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling -- but not with the International Olympic Committee or the USOC.
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