The International Olympic Committee reportedly suspended the Indian Olympic Association for holding elections under a controversial government sports code.
The IOC had repeatedly told the Indian body to adhere to its own constitution and the Olympic Charter and not follow the government's sports code for elections.
The IOC's decision taken in Lausanne, Switzerland- will prevent India from taking part in Olympics.
The IOA has been directed by a Delhi court to hold the elections adhering to the government's sports code, while the IOC wants the governing body to abide by the Olympic charter.
The IOC had repeatedly told the IOA not follow the government's sports code for the elections on the ground that it would be a violation of the Olympic Charter and compromise autonomy.
But the IOA went ahead saying they were bound by the Delhi High Court order.
Suspension meant that the IOA will stop receiving IOC funding and its officials will be banned from attending Olympic meetings and events.
India's athletes will be barred from competing in Olympic events under their national flag, but they can participate under the IOC banner.
The news of the suspension was greeted with dismay and anguish as sportspersons and IOA officials spoke about the far-reaching implications of the decision.
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