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IOC refuses to revoke India's suspension
10 December 2013

Indian athletes can however participate as individuals under the Olympic flag.





“We think that is a major step in the right direction,” IOC president Thomas Bach said. “We are now looking forward to the implementation of the new rules by transparent and open and democratic elections in the Indian Olympic Association.’”


Mr. Bach said the IOA remains suspended pending the holding of elections under the new constitution.

Although the new elections will not take place until Feb. 9, two days after the start of the Sochi Olympics, Mr. Bach said the IOC has “taken precautions for the athletes and made sure the athletes will not suffer from this procedure.”

In that case, Mr. Bach said, Indians would compete as “independent athletes” under the Olympic flag, with no Indian flag or symbols allowed at the venues or opening ceremony.






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