IOC suspends Indian Olympic Association, can't play in Olympic games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday suspended the Indian Olympic Association for holding hold elections under a controversial government sports code.
The IOC's decision--taken in Lausanne, Switzerland--will prevent India from taking part in Olympics. The IOA has been directed by a Delhi court to hold the elections adhering to the government's sports code, while the IOC wants the governing body to abide by the Olympic charter. The IOA had to provide written guarantees to the IOC by Friday that the December 5 elections will be held without government interference.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday suspended the Indian Olympic Association for holding hold elections under a controversial government sports code.
The IOC's decision--taken in Lausanne, Switzerland--will prevent India from taking part in Olympics. The IOA has been directed by a Delhi court to hold the elections adhering to the government's sports code, while the IOC wants the governing body to abide by the Olympic charter. The IOA had to provide written guarantees to the IOC by Friday that the December 5 elections will be held without government interference.
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