The Olympic Council of Asia has barred officials of the suspended Indian Oympic Association from participating in OCA events. However, it said "as a special case" Indian atheltes will be allowed to take part in the OCA Games, including the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon under the IOC flag.The OCA's decision came in the wake of the suspension imposed on IOA by the International Olympic Committee earlier this month.The OCA events in which the Indian athletes will be allowed to participate under the IOC flag are fourth Asian Indoor and Martial Art Games in Incheon, Korea from June 29 to July 6, 2013; second Asian Youth Games in Nanjing from August 16 to 24, 2013; Asian Games Centennial Celebrations in Boracay Islands, Philippines, from November 25 to 27, 2013; the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, Korea from September 19 to October 4, 2014 and the fourth Asian Beach Games in Phuket from November 14 to 21, 2014.