Indian flag can now fly at Olympics

India has been reinstated to the Olympics in time for the flag to fly at the Sochi Winter Games.

Indian flag can now fly at Olympics
Tue, 11 Feb, 2014 - 10:02

India has been reinstated to the Olympics in time for the flag to fly at the Sochi Winter Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the decision today, saying it was the first time in history that a suspension of a national Olympic committee had been lifted during the games.

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