NEW DELHI: India’s bungling sports officials were left red-faced on Monday after 17 track and field athletes were thrown out of the ongoing Asian Youth Games in Nanjing, China for being over-aged.
The athletes, who were part of a 27-member track and field squad, were barred from taking part in the Games because they were above the stipulated age of 17, an official said.
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