The Most Scandalous Moments in Olympic History Revealed!
The Apartheid Ban at the 1964 Olympics
In 1964, the Olympics took a firm stand against South Africa’s apartheid policies by suspending the country indefinitely from the Games. Apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination, was deemed unacceptable by the IOC. This move marked the first significant action by the IOC to address a nation’s internal governance.
South Africa remained banned for nearly 30 years due to its oppressive policies. It wasn’t until the end of apartheid that South Africa finally returned to the Olympic stage in 1992, marking a significant moment in both sports and global human rights progress. The suspension underscored the Olympics’ commitment to equality and justice.
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