2401World Current AffairsMedium
Which two countries have been banned from participating in Tokyo Olympics in weightlifting competition by IWF on disciplinary grounds?
AIndonesia and Malaysia
BIndonesia and Thailand
CThailand and Russia
DMalaysia and Thailand
Correct answer
D. Malaysia and Thailand
Explanation
The Independent Member Federation Sanctions Panel (IMFSP) of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on Thailand and Malaysia and banned both the countries to from participating in weightlifting events at the Tokyo Olympics.