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Government has approved ‘in principle’ the proposal of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for bidding for the XVII Asian Games – 2014. Accordingly, Government has issued letters to IOA for submitting the bids for holding the Games. IOA has informed that they have submitted its letter of ‘Intent’ and the same has been acknowledged by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The allotment of the Games will be decided at the General Assembly of OCA to be held in China in September-October, 2005.
This information was given by Shri Sunil Dutt, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
VBA/SK/1/2005
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