Monika has every right to participate in Olympics - Indian Olympic Association (IOA) crazy to call it late
Kiran Chaube
Aug. 9, 2008

It is Indian bureaucracy that has to be blamed. It is just inconceivable that IOA Secretary General Randhir Singh is saying "It is too late for Monika to come to Beijing now and take part in the Olympic Games because we have closed the entry process."

Indian officials are at fault. This is just an example why India faces ethnic protests from areas like Manipur.

Asked if IOA President Suresh Kalmadi could do anything to help Monika take part in the 69kg weight category competition scheduled for August 13, Randhir said it was not possible at this level.

"What can Mr Kalmadi do? It is not National Games. It is Olympic Games and only IOC can take a decision," said Randhir who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Deputy Chief-de-Mission of Indian Olympic contingent in Beijing, Baljit Singh Sethi said, "Monika just cannot take part in the Beijing Olympics.

"As of now, the organisers have not accepted her entry and to be honest I don''t see her competing here," Sethi added.

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