After India Opens Door for Pakistan Athletes, IOC Grants Permission to Hold International Events

The sanction imposed on India by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been lifted off on June 20, 2019, Thursday, informed the President of Indian Olympic Association, Narinder Dhruv Batra. The lifting of the sanction by IOC means that India will now be able to host international sporting events. India Paves Way For Hosting Pakistan Athletes In The Country.

The IOC's decision comes after the government of India cleared the path for sportsperson from Pakistan to participate in international events hosted by India.

India assured the IOC on Tuesday that visas will be granted to sportsperson and particapants of all nationalities "without prejudice".

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Union Sports Secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya had written to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief Narinder Batra, saying that they are looking forward to co-operating with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on hosting future international sporting events, reported IANS.

"It is the policy of the government that India will hold international sporting events and will permit all qualified athletes belonging to any National Olympic Committee recognised by IOC or any national federation affiliated to International Federation concerned to participate.

"Such participation of athletes shall be without prejudice to our principled positions and policies on other political matters including issues such as international recognition or otherwise of the country of origin of the athletes," the letter read. The lifting of the ban means that India will also be eligible to bid for mega-events like the 2032 Olympics event and the 2026 Youth Olympics. (With Agency Inputs)

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