IOC shuts down 12 Olympic committees in switch to smaller expert advisory groups
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What happened
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee said is shutting down 12 permanent committees focusing on issues like human rights and gender issues, saying Friday it will instead create expert panels when needed.The streamlining and cost-cutting move leaves 19 committees in place.
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