Pulwama deadly terror attack has shocked India and world alike. Amidst this, the relations between India and Pakistan strained resulting in the denial of visas to two Pakistani sports persons.
In a fresh move, two Pakistani players who are due to compete in New Delhi have been denied visas by India. The denial of entry visas for two shooters who are supposed to take part in a World Cup event in Indian capital New Delhi this weekend has invited the wrath of International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC has barred the India from hosting future sporting events and Olympic-related events. The IOC said the denial of visas for sports persons is 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 IOC also 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.
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.
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