NEW DELHI: An Indian court has curbed tainted sports official Suresh Kalmadi’s plans to attend the London Olympics, saying it acted with the national interest in mind.

The Delhi High court ruled Wednesday that Kalmadi could not attend the opening ceremony but didn’t prevent him attending other events on the proviso that he is not seen to be representing India.

Kalmadi had earlier told the court he was not representing the Indian Olympic Association at the Olympics but had received an invitation from the International Association of Athletics Federations because he is president of the Asian Athletics Association.

Kalmadi is on bail after spending nine months in jail awaiting trial on corruption charges related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He has not been convicted on any charges and remains head of the IOA.