Politics at the olympics Flashcards

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What does article 50 of the olympic charter state?

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No kind of demonstration or politcal… propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites

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What is the most controversial Olympic Games?

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Berlin 1936

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Explain the Berlin 1936 Games’ politics

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. 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

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Explain the politics of the two Germanies

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. 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

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Explain post war German sport

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. US and UK used sport as a method of domestic social control

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What was the German involvement at the 1952 Helsinki Games?

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. 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

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Explain the politics of Germany at the 1956 Melbourne Games

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. Brundage (IOC president) stubborn to east German involvement
. Wanted to Unite Germany and brought it about for the Olympics for 12 years

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Explain Hungarian society after WW2?

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Under Rakosi, Hungarian society was made up of 3 classes:
- THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN
. THOSE WHO ARE
. those who are heading there (prison)

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When was the Hungarian revolution?

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1956

. leaderless rebellion

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Explain Hungarian politics in the 1956 Games

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. 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

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