International Olympic Committee sets deadline for Kuwait to settle dispute or be suspended

The IOC has set a deadline of October 27 for the resolution of a dispute that could lead to Kuwait’s suspension from the Olympic body.

International Olympic Committee officials held meetings in Lausanne on Monday with a high-level Kuwaiti delegation to discuss issues involving sports legislation.

The IOC says: “All parties agreed to fully respect and comply with the principles and rules of the Olympic Charter and the statutes of the international federations.”

The IOC adds a working group has been set up to resolve the issues by October 27 “in the interest of the Olympic Movement in Kuwait and the athletes”.

Kuwait was suspended by the IOC for more than two years but reinstated in 2012 following guarantees that new sports laws would be adopted.

International Olympic Committee sets deadline for Kuwait to settle dispute or be suspended

The IOC has said by October 27 Kuwait had to come into compliance with 'the principles and rules of the Olympic Charter and the statutes of the international federations'.