New Delhi:Indian government denied visas to Pakistan shooting contingent in the wake of Pulwama terror attack by a Pakistan based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Kashmir.
IOC urges international sports federations not to stage events in India
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged international sports federations not to stage competitions in the country after two Pakistani shooters were denied visas to participate in ISSF Shooting World Cup in New Delhi.
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India has accused Pakistan of not doing enough to control the militant groups responsible for the attack on CRPF jawans. However, Pakistan denied any involvement in the incident.
The IOC said India's decision not to issue visas to Pakistani shooters went against the principles of the Olympic charter relating to discrimination and political interference from the host country.
"Since becoming aware of the issue, and in spite of intense last-minute ... efforts ... and discussions with the Indian government authorities, no solution has been found to allow the Pakistani delegation to enter India in time to compete," the IOC statement said.
"As a result, the IOC Executive Board also decided to suspend all discussions with the Indian NOC and government regarding the potential applications for hosting future sports and Olympic-related events in India," it said.
The international Olympic body, which hosts world's biggest multisports extravaganza Olympics Games, urged all international sports federations not to hold events in India, or grant hosting rights to the country for future competitions until the government had provided "clear written guarantees" to ensure access for all athletes.
IOA's bid to win hosting right of major competitions suffer a blow
The Indian Olympic Association last year laid out an ambitious roadmap to host the Youth Olympics in 2026, the Asian Games in 2030 and the Summer Olympics for the first time in 2032.
"It's a big setback for sports in the country," IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta was quoted as saying.
"We've been in constant touch with the government, trying to explain to them and convince them to grant visas to the Pakistani shooters. This is really unfortunate," he said.
AIBA might reopen the bidding process for the 2021 men's championship due to take place in India
In 2018, a woman boxer from Kosovo, which India doesn't recognise as an independent state, was denied visas for the women's world championships in New Delhi.
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AIBA criticised the decision and warned it might reopen the bidding process for the 2021 men's championship due to take place in India.
"It's really unfortunate that it happened again," Mehta said.
"I spoke to IOC officials last night and the impression I got is that there could be more trouble for us. We at IOA will discuss the crisis with the government and try to find a way out," he said.
New Delhi:Indian government denied visas to Pakistan shooting contingent in the wake of Pulwama terror attack by a Pakistan based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Kashmir.
Also Read:IOC suspends India as future host for all events
India has accused Pakistan of not doing enough to control the militant groups responsible for the attack on CRPF jawans. However, Pakistan denied any involvement in the incident.
The IOC said India's decision not to issue visas to Pakistani shooters went against the principles of the Olympic charter relating to discrimination and political interference from the host country.
"Since becoming aware of the issue, and in spite of intense last-minute ... efforts ... and discussions with the Indian government authorities, no solution has been found to allow the Pakistani delegation to enter India in time to compete," the IOC statement said.
"As a result, the IOC Executive Board also decided to suspend all discussions with the Indian NOC and government regarding the potential applications for hosting future sports and Olympic-related events in India," it said.
The international Olympic body, which hosts world's biggest multisports extravaganza Olympics Games, urged all international sports federations not to hold events in India, or grant hosting rights to the country for future competitions until the government had provided "clear written guarantees" to ensure access for all athletes.
IOA's bid to win hosting right of major competitions suffer a blow
The Indian Olympic Association last year laid out an ambitious roadmap to host the Youth Olympics in 2026, the Asian Games in 2030 and the Summer Olympics for the first time in 2032.
"It's a big setback for sports in the country," IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta was quoted as saying.
"We've been in constant touch with the government, trying to explain to them and convince them to grant visas to the Pakistani shooters. This is really unfortunate," he said.
AIBA might reopen the bidding process for the 2021 men's championship due to take place in India
In 2018, a woman boxer from Kosovo, which India doesn't recognise as an independent state, was denied visas for the women's world championships in New Delhi.
Also Read:Shuttler Sindhu to fly combat aircraft Tejas at Aero India Show
AIBA criticised the decision and warned it might reopen the bidding process for the 2021 men's championship due to take place in India.
"It's really unfortunate that it happened again," Mehta said.
"I spoke to IOC officials last night and the impression I got is that there could be more trouble for us. We at IOA will discuss the crisis with the government and try to find a way out," he said.
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New Delhi: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged international sports federations not to stage competitions in the country after two Pakistani shooters were denied visas to participate in ISSF Shooting World Cup in New Delhi.
Indian government denied visas to Pakistan shooting contingent in the wake of Pulwama terror attack by a Pakistan based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Kashmir.
India has accused Pakistan of not doing enough to control the militant groups responsible for the attack on CRPF jawans. However, Pakistan denied any involvement in the incident.
The IOC said India's decision not to issue visas to Pakistani shooters went against the principles of the Olympic charter relating to discrimination and political interference from the host country.
"Since becoming aware of the issue, and in spite of intense last-minute ... efforts ... and discussions with the Indian government authorities, no solution has been found to allow the Pakistani delegation to enter India in time to compete," the IOC statement said.
"As a result, the IOC Executive Board also decided to suspend all discussions with the Indian NOC and government regarding the potential applications for hosting future sports and Olympic-related events in India," it said.
The international Olympic body, which hosts world's biggest multisports extravaganza Olympics Games, urged all international sports federations not to hold events in India, or grant hosting rights to the country for future competitions until the government had provided "clear written guarantees" to ensure access for all athletes.
IOA's bid to win hosting right of major competitions suffer a blow
The Indian Olympic Association last year laid out an ambitious roadmap to host the Youth Olympics in 2026, the Asian Games in 2030 and the Summer Olympics for the first time in 2032.
"It's a big setback for sports in the country," IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta was quoted as saying.
"We've been in constant touch with the government, trying to explain to them and convince them to grant visas to the Pakistani shooters. This is really unfortunate," he said.
AIBA might reopen the bidding process for the 2021 men's championship due to take place in India
In 2018, a woman boxer from Kosovo, which India doesn't recognise as an independent state, was denied visas for the women's world championships in New Delhi.
AIBA criticised the decision and warned it might reopen the bidding process for the 2021 men's championship due to take place in India.
"It's really unfortunate that it happened again," Mehta said.
"I spoke to IOC officials last night and the impression I got is that there could be more trouble for us. We at IOA will discuss the crisis with the government and try to find a way out," he said.
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