Olympic Team
From the 1904 Summer Olympics to the 1972 Summer Olympics, and again for the 2012 Summer Olympics, the UK has competed in either the Olympic football tournament or its qualifying competition. During the first tournament, played as a demonstration sport at the 1900 Summer Olympics but retrospectively accredited by the IOC, Upton Park F.C. represented the UK and won gold. Following this Great Britain won gold medals at the 1908 and 1912 Games. All 'Great Britain' Olympic football teams were organised by The Football Association with the acquiescence of the other Home Nations' FAs, and after The Football Association scrapped the distinction between professional and amateur players in 1974, no more British Olympic teams were entered. The team has been reformed for the 2012 Olympics, which is being hosted by London.
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