LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says Iraq will not compete at Beijing because of Iraqi government interference.
The IOC suspended Iraq's national Olympic committee in June after Baghdad dismissed elected officials and installed its own people who are not recognized by the IOC.
The IOC Charter forbids political interference in the Olympic movement.
IOC says no Iraq team will go to Beijing....
IOC says no Iraq team will go to Beijing
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