The Most Scandalous Moments in Olympic History Revealed!
Amsterdam 1928: The Queen’s Royal Snub
The 1928 Amsterdam Olympics were notable for allowing women to compete for the first time, a progressive step that raised eyebrows and ruffled some feathers. Despite this historic inclusion, the games remained relatively scandal-free. However, a minor controversy arose when Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands refused to attend the opening ceremony.
She disapproved of sports being played on Sundays, viewing it as a paganist practice, which means relating to or characteristic of pagans or non-Christian religions. Instead, her son, Prince Hendrik, stepped in to open the games. This royal snub added a touch of drama to an otherwise smooth and groundbreaking Olympic event.
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