IOC Threatens to Suspend Afghanistan from Olympics Over Restricting Women's Sports
- The IOC is concerned the Taliban is blocking Afghan women and girls from participating in sports.
- Afghanistan's status in the 2024 Paris Olympics is uncertain due to potential suspension of its Olympic committee.
- The IOC may suspend Afghanistan's Olympic committee for government interference limiting independent sports governance.
- Afghan athletes could compete independently under the Olympic flag if Afghanistan is suspended.
- The IOC warned sports organizations against allowing Indonesia to host events due to limiting athlete access and allowed Yelena Isinbayeva to retain her IOC membership.