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Posted: 1:23 PM Jul 24, 2008
Iraqi Athletes Banned From Olympics
Iraqi athletes won't be allowed to compete in next month's Beijing Games.
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Iraqi athletes won't be allowed to compete in
next month's Beijing Games.
The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi
teams, saying the government missed the deadline to address
accusations of political interference.
In May, the government dissolved the National Olympic Committee.
Among the claims was that it was illegitimate because it lacked a
legal quorum -- but four members of the committee were kidnapped
two years ago and their fates are unknown.
The International Olympic Committee denounced the order as
"serious interference" in what is supposed to be an independent
body, and demanded the government respect the NOC's autonomy.
Five Iraqi athletes were expected to compete this year. Their
places will be offered to athletes from other countries.
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