Context
In a latest development, the United States announced the boycott of the 2022 Olympics. The Olympics 2022 is to be held in Beijing.
- The US cited that “China’s human rights ATTROCITIES” is the main reason for its boycott. The US has named the boycott as “Diplomatic Boycott”.
What is Diplomatic Boycott?
- It means that the US is not sending any official or diplomatic representation to participate in the Olympics.
- However, the US is allowing American athletes to participate in the Olympics.
US Previously boycotting
- Previously, the US boycotted the Olympics completely in 1980 to protest against the Soviet Union military presence in Afghanistan.
- In 1980, around 60 countries refused to compete in the Olympics along with the US. This included China, Japan, Canada, Israel and West Germany.
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Why is the US boycotting the Olympics 2022?
The US is boycotting for the following human rights atrocities of China:
- Situations in Taiwan and Tibet
- The crackdown in Hong Kong
- Abuse of minority Muslim Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
