Lama made such remarks after NOC delegation left Kathmandu for London on Wednesday.[break]
"The state is unaware about Nepal´s participation in the London Olympics. NOC recognized by IOC has not officially informed the state about their participation," said Lama. "We learnt about their participation through the media," he added.
Earlier, the NOC led by Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan had requested Lama to take charge as chef de mission but later appointed its Vice President Ganga Bahadur Thapa.
NSC board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on July 8 had recommended the cabinet to dissolve both the NOC bodies in existence.
Both the NOCs -- the one led by Pradhan and another by Rukma Samsher Rana -- have been claiming legitimacy while the Supreme Court in November 2010 gave recognition to the one led by Rana. However, International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been reiterating that it recognizes only the NOC led by Pradhan.
"We came to know from the media that the Pradhan-led NOC handed over national flag to their chef de mission. How can NOC hand over the national flag without permission from the state," questioned Lama. "They might have the right to hand over Olympics flag but not the national flag," said Lama.
Asked about participation of the Pradhan-led NOC officials in the London 2012 despite NSC´s decision to dissolve both the NOCs, Lama said NSC was not in favor of taking a hasty decision. "We have decided to suspend the NOCs in existence and waiting for the cabinet to endorse our decision," said Lama.
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