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IOC rejects Kuwait appeal

Mon Jan 2, 2017 12:00 AM
Last update on: Mon Jan 2, 2017 02:16 PM

AFP, Lausanne

Mon Jan 2, 2017 12:00 AM Last update on: Mon Jan 2, 2017 02:16 PM

IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the IOC Executive Board Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. File Photo: AFP

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a call by the Kuwaiti government to temporarily lift a 14-month sports ban while the Gulf State amends a controversial law.

World sports bodies suspended Kuwait in October 2015 over alleged government meddling in sports.

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Kuwait launched an appeal on December 23, but the IOC said it would not reconsider the situation.

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IOC rejects Kuwait appeal

Mon Jan 2, 2017 12:00 AM
Last update on: Mon Jan 2, 2017 02:16 PM

AFP, Lausanne

Mon Jan 2, 2017 12:00 AM Last update on: Mon Jan 2, 2017 02:16 PM

IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the IOC Executive Board Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. File Photo: AFP

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a call by the Kuwaiti government to temporarily lift a 14-month sports ban while the Gulf State amends a controversial law.

World sports bodies suspended Kuwait in October 2015 over alleged government meddling in sports.

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

Kuwait launched an appeal on December 23, but the IOC said it would not reconsider the situation.

Related topic:

International Olympic Committee IOC President Kuwait

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