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NOC*NSF drops controversial golf requirements after protracted Olympic dispute involving Luiten
NOC*NSF has removed the additional qualification requirements for golfers for the 2028 Olympic Games. This decision eliminates the controversial threshold that, in 2024, led to a lawsuit and prevented Joost Luiten from participating in the Paris Olympics. The move follows a prolonged dispute over the selection criteria, which had sparked significant debate and legal action. The organization’s change aims to prevent similar issues in the future and ensure fairer qualification for Dutch golfers at the Olympics.
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