... to keep the Olympic movement alive. This was not the way De Coubetin wanted the Olympics to Run. Political Scandals With the increase in the popularity of sport, the games have become a powerful political tool. Some countries use as elite competitors as political ambassadors. One of the main objectives, as stated in the Olympic Charter, of the International Olympic Committee is to, oppose any political abuse of sport and athletes. However, the Olympic games have been influenced by politics for many years. Over the years three Olympic games have been cancelled due to World Wars. In 1920 Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary and Turkey were not permitted to participate because of their role in World War I. One of the most recognised Games to be influenced by politics was in 1936 at the Berlin Games. When the Games were awarded to Berlin in 1931, no one suspected that Adolf Hitler and Nazi ...

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