Kalmadi won't be part of Olympics delegation: Maken

July 13, 2012 17:27

Ajay Maken @ajaymaken Olympics is abt ethics & morality. Person charged with corruption will not be part of Indian team. Wld also convinice those who have invited.

Here's the context: A livid Ajay Maken, sports minister, slammed Suresh Kalmadi saying he hasn't been cleared of graft charges and it's sad to see him asking permission to go to the Olympics. He said he would ensure Kalmadi is not part of the Indian delegation.

A Delhi court granted permission to Suresh Kalmadi to attend the London Olympics from July 26 to August 13. Yesterday, the sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman, an accused in a games-related graft case, sought permission to attend the Olympics.

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