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The Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games have been a subject of scandals and controversies, including the use of performance enhancing drugs.
Some countries have boycotted the Games on various occasions, either as a protest against the International Olympic Committee or to protest racial discrimination in or the contemporary politics of other participants. After both World Wars, the defeated countries were not invited. Other controversies include doping programs, decisions by referees and gestures made by athletes.
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2008 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2012 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2016 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2020 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2010 Winter Olympics |
Main articles: Concerns and controversies at the 2014 Winter Olympics and Doping in Russia |
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2018 Winter Olympics |
Main article: Concerns and controversies at the 2022 Winter Olympics |