Politics at the olympics Flashcards
What does article 50 of the olympic charter state?
No kind of demonstration or politcal… propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites
What is the most controversial Olympic Games?
Berlin 1936
Explain the Berlin 1936 Games’ politics
. First ‘political’ Games
. Games aimed to promote Nazi regime
. Germany had Aryan only team
. Nazi propaganda dulled down due to global criticism
. Success of Jesse Owens reduced aims of Hitler
Explain the politics of the two Germanies
. Potsdam conference 1945- Germany divided between allies
. Meant Europe was split geographically +ideologically
. Truman doctrine/Berlin Blockcade- US support against spread of communism
. Cold war dominated global politics from late 40s until fall of Berlin wall in 90
Explain post war German sport
. US and UK used sport as a method of domestic social control
What was the German involvement at the 1952 Helsinki Games?
. Western Germany (FRG) granted Olympic status in 1951
. Federal Republic of Gerrmany- the sole representative of the geographical area of Germany in the 1952 Helsinki Games
. East Germany asked IOC for same recognition but was resisted despite UN recognition as a country
Explain the politics of Germany at the 1956 Melbourne Games
. Brundage (IOC president) stubborn to east German involvement
. Wanted to Unite Germany and brought it about for the Olympics for 12 years
Explain Hungarian society after WW2?
Under Rakosi, Hungarian society was made up of 3 classes:
- THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN
. THOSE WHO ARE
. those who are heading there (prison)
When was the Hungarian revolution?
1956
. leaderless rebellion
Explain Hungarian politics in the 1956 Games
. metaphor against Hungarian soviet resistance
. Hungary very successful at water polo
. Hungary beat USSR in semi final- massive riot after match following violence in the pool
. 40% of Hungarian athletes stayed in Australia after