LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee says Iraq can take part in Beijing Games, lifting previous ban.
IOC officials say they have reversed an earlier decision because the government has pledged to ensure the independence of its national Olympic committee.
The decision follows last-minute talks today between Iraqi officials and the IOC in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Iraq is expected to send two athletes to Beijing. Five others lost their chance to go when the final date to select competitors for archery, judo, rowing and weightlifting passed last week.
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