Posted By: Nick
Iraq has been banned from competing in the Olympics. This is a real shame. Iraqi’s have had a tough time the past few years and something like the Olympics gives them something to enjoy and take pride it. I think it helps the country come together and gain a sense of national unity as well. Apparently this is a result of problems with Iraq’s Olympic Committee, which was disbanded in May by the Iraqi government, and replaced by a temporary committee.
I suppose it’s too late at this point for this decision to be changed, but I really hope the International Olympic Committee reconsiders.
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Was there any specific reason for the ban???
From what I understand it’s because the government disbanded the Iraq Olympic Committee. Apparently governments need to stay out of it and let the committee do it’s thing.
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