Olympic Games Scandals and Controversies (Paperback)


Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games were a subject of many scandals and controversies. Some states boycotted the Games on various occasions, often as a sign of protest against the International Olympic Committee or contemporary politics of other paticipants. After both World Wars, the losing countries were not invited. Other controversies include decisions by referees and even gestures made by athletes. Grand Duchy of Finland competed separately from the Russian Empire, but was not allowed to display the Finnish flag. Similary, Ireland participated separately from Great Britain in field hockey and polo, but also without its own flag.

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games were a subject of many scandals and controversies. Some states boycotted the Games on various occasions, often as a sign of protest against the International Olympic Committee or contemporary politics of other paticipants. After both World Wars, the losing countries were not invited. Other controversies include decisions by referees and even gestures made by athletes. Grand Duchy of Finland competed separately from the Russian Empire, but was not allowed to display the Finnish flag. Similary, Ireland participated separately from Great Britain in field hockey and polo, but also without its own flag.

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Imprint

Betascript Publishing

Country of origin

Germany

Release date

March 2011

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First published

March 2011

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Dimensions

152 x 229 x 9mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

160

ISBN-13

978-6135069082

Barcode

9786135069082

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LSN

613506908X



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