adminNEW DELHI. — The International Olympic Committee yesterday reversed a year-long ban against India imposed over corruption concerns, ending an embarrassing debacle that will allow its athletes to compete under their national flag in Sochi. The IOC said it was the first time that the suspension of a national association had been lifted during an Olympic Games and “the decision will have an immediate impact”.
The three athletes from India, which has never won a Winter Olympic medal, have been competing in Sochi under the IOC flag as a result of the country’s suspension.
The IOC suspended India in December 2012 and demanded that New Delhi remove corruption-tainted officials from its national association and elect new leaders – which was finally achieved at the weekend. — AFP.
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