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In the modern Olympics world, two separate political problems resulted in major nation boycotts.
For the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, US President Jimmy Carter ordered a US boycott because of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
The next Summer Olympics were in Los Angeles and The Soviet Union led a group of their followers in a boycott in 1984. This was their response to the US 1980 boycott.
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What significant historical events caused the Olympic games to be cancelled?
WWII
Did the ancient Olympics have wars?
The Olympic Games caused a pause in wars.
Where were the 1993 Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.
Why were there no Olympic games summer games held in 2001?
Because it was not an Olympic year
When and where were the Olympic games set?
in 1600 BC at Greece the Olympic games were set.
Did the ancient Olympics have wars?
The Olympic Games caused a pause in wars.
What significant historical events caused the Olympic games to be cancelled?
WWII
Is it ok to use politics in the Olympics?
In certain crisis world situations, it is only correct to have politics involved in the Olympic Games. If an act of pure aggression is committed by a country slated to host the Olympic Games, boycotting the Games is one viable way to illustrate displeasure. Athletes must remember that the Olympic Games are just that, games. Real world disasters such as the Soviet Union invading Afghanistan was a good reason for boycotting the Games in Moscow.
Olympic events that caused tension at the '80 winter games?
ice hockey
Where were the Olympics held in 1916?
Though the 1916 Olympic Games were scheduled to be held in Berlin, World War I caused the Olympic Gamesto be cancelled
What world events caused the olympic games to be cancelled in 1916 1940 and 1944?
The 1916 Olympic Games were cancelled due to the outbreak of World War I.
What Olympic games were cancelled because of the Olympic games?
the olympic games, of course!
Where were the 1993 Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.
How are the Olympic games similar to your Olympic games?
jiuyikuj
After the first olympic games in Athens 1895 where was the next games held?
In California 1899 and But Todays Olympic Games Are Better Then The Histories Olympic Games Or Known As What Was Games Of The I Olymaid In California 1899 and But Todays Olympic Games Are Better Then The Histories Olympic Games Or Known As What Was Games Of The I Olymaid
Where is the next Olympic games after Beijing?
After the olympic games in Beijing the next olympic games are in London, England in 2012
What is the governing body of the Olympic Games?
The organizer of the Olympic Games is the International Olympic Committee.
