NEW DELHI: The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday lifted all provisional measures and restrictions imposed on India in relation to awarding and hosting any international sports events in the country with immediate effect.
The ban was lifted soon after the Indian government had given a written guarantee to the IOA and IOC that all athletes who qualify for international events being held in India will be granted entry into the country.
The IOC letter, written by James Macleod - Director of Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations, to IOA president Narinder Batra, stated: "The IOC Executive Board (EB) has examined the situation at its meeting today and understands that, with this letter, the principle of non-discrimination of athletes and teams participating in any future international sports events in India will be fully respected."