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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.
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