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Ioc Suspends Iraqi Olympic Committee
posted 1:01 pm Thu June 05, 2008 -
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(Sports Network) - The International Olympic Committee has suspended the Iraq (web|news) i National Olympic Committee on a provisional basis because of political interference. Two weeks ago, the Iraqi Council of Ministers dismissed the elected Iraqi Olympic Committee and appointed an interim committee chaired by the Minister of Sport.
"The IOC does not recognize any 'interim committee' nor any other officers appointed by the Iraqi government," a statement released by the IOC read. "The IOC will invite representatives of the Iraqi government authorities in order to analyze the situation and find appropriate solutions."
There was no word from the IOC as to whether Iraqi athletes who qualify for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Beijing would be allowed to participate.
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"The IOC does not recognize any 'interim committee' nor any other officers appointed by the Iraqi government," a statement released by the IOC read. "The IOC will invite representatives of the Iraqi government authorities in order to analyze the situation and find appropriate solutions."
There was no word from the IOC as to whether Iraqi athletes who qualify for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Beijing would be allowed to participate.Copyright 2008 The Sports Network
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