IOC lifts suspension of India: media
Updated: 2014-02-11 16:36
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
NEW DELHI -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the 14-month-long suspension of India after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elected new office-bearers here on Sunday, said local TV channel Times Now Tuesday.
World Squash Federation (WSF) chief N. Ramachandran was elected the IOA president unopposed, while Kho Kho Federation of India ( KKFI) president Rajeev Mehta and All India Tennis Association (AITA) president Anil Khanna were elected, also unopposed, respectively as the secretary general and treasurer.
The decision on revoking India's suspension from the Olympic Movement was made late Monday night during the Sochi Winter Olympics at an IOC executive committee meeting, said Times Now.
The IOC decided to suspend India's membership due to government interference and irrelevant process of electing the leaders of IOA.
India had to participate under the flag of the IOC at the Sochi Winter Olympics, seen as a humiliation here.
Related Stories
US to announce trade enforcement action against India 2014-02-10 12:48
India's most modern amphibious warship damaged 2014-02-03 15:00
No flag, but Keshavan has India behind him 2014-01-30 07:38
IOC: Rio needs to win over public 2014-02-08 07:25
Chinese president meets IOC president 2014-02-07 18:43
Chinese Yu voted IOC vice president 2014-02-07 17:14
Today's Top News
Joint operation ensnares poachers
China's largest private charity elects new chiefs
Action needed to halt bird flu, experts warn
French president coming alone to White House
Geneva II talks resume over Syria
UN agency says Iran probe needs more work
Giraffe shot and dismembered in Copenhagen Zoo
Minimum alcohol price would save UK lives
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Games bid to boost winter sports |
Sochi Olympics |
Bittersweet Spring Festival |
Find provides grave paws for thought |
Smog descends on the 'two sessions' agendas |
Entertainment: Console ban? |