1984 Summer Olympics Boycott - Effects (Friendship Games)

Effects (Friendship Games)

The boycott affected a large number of Olympic events that were normally dominated by the absent countries. Boycotting countries organized another major event, called the Friendship Games, in July–August 1984.

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