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IOC Rules Joost Luiten Unable To Play In Olympics

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Ross Baran | Last updated Jul 9, 2024 11:58 PM ET

In a whirlwind of a week, Dutch golfer Joost Luiten once again finds himself on the outside looking in for the Olympic games. Luiten, 38, previously sued the Dutch Olympic committee when it ruled he was "not good enough to compete for a medal.' However, he qualified for the event through OWGR points.

The court later ruled in Luiten's favor. Stating that the Dutch committee had until 5 pm to reinstate him on the Olympic roster. That's where it became extremely unfortunate for Luiten.

IOC Gave Luiten's Spot Away Already

Today the news broke that the IOC had already filled the vacancy already left by Luiten. A petition was entered to include Luiten and make a 61-player event. In the end, the motion was denied.

Luiten quickly took to social media today to voice his displeasure with the ruling. And missing out on the opportunity to represent his country.

Joost Luiten has responded to the IOC’s decision to deny him entry into the Olympics.

In an Instagram post, he said, “If you say the fundamentals of the Olympic Games are about INTEGRITY, FAIRPLAY and RESPECT, you are all lies!” pic.twitter.com/TqLVVDaf16
— Paul Hodowanic (@PaulHodowanic) July 9, 2024

On Tap At The Tee Box

Joost Luiten's Olympic qualification is a bittersweet tale. His hard-fought journey to earn a spot in the games is commendable and a testament to his dedication. It's disheartening that the timing worked against him, with the Netherlands having already filled their allocated spots. For most athletes, representing their country at the Olympics is the ultimate honor and dream. Luiten met all the requirements and proved his worth, making it a difficult pill to swallow when his own country seemingly lacked faith in his abilities.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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