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Since the inception in 1896 the Olympic Games have been used by nations and groups to make political statements.Discuss how the Olympic ideal has been undermined by social and political protest.
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Since the inception in 1896 the Olympic Games have been used by nations and groups to make political statements. Discuss how the Olympic ideal has been undermined by social and political protest. In attempting to answer the question I will cover the following points. I will give a brief historical overview of how politics has been involved with the Olympics in the past. I will then discuss how the Olympic ideal has been undermined by social and political protest. To conclude I will say where I think the issue will go in the future. Over the years, 3 Olympic games have been cancelled because of World Wars. In 1920 Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary and Turkey weren't allowed to take part because of their roles in WWI. One of the most recognised games that was influenced by politics is the 1936 Berlin games. When the games were awarded to Berlin nobody thought...
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