India cannot compete in Olympics

December 04, 2012 18:00

The IOC had repeatedly told the Indian body to adhere to its own constitution and the Olympic Charter and not follow the government's sports code for Wednesday's elections. Suspension means the Indian body will stop receiving IOC funding and its officials will be banned from attending Olympic meetings and events. India's athletes will be barred from competing in Olympic events under their national flag.The IOA polls were held as per the sports code of the government and not the IOC, prompting the decision. IOA officials will also be banned from Olympic events.

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