Olympic Boycott

The Olympic boycott occurs when countries choose not to participate in the Olympic Games to protest or oppose certain policies or actions of a host nation or other countries. This decision aims to draw international attention to issues like human rights violations or political conflicts, using the global platform of the Olympics to express disagreement or pressure for change. It can include boycotting the entire Games or specific events, and often involves diplomatic protests, but can also limit athletes’ opportunity to compete and affect international relations.