US EditionAustralian Parliament Finally Honors Olympians Who Defied Boycott of 1980 Moscow Games
AUSTRALIA, JUL 29 – Prime Minister Albanese formally acknowledges 121 athletes who defied boycott and competed under a neutral flag at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, earning nine medals, officials said.
- A group of Olympians who defied pressure to boycott the 1980 Moscow Games were recognized in the Australian Parliament after 45 years of waiting.
- The Olympians faced threats, public condemnation, and silence upon their return instead of celebrations.
- Ian Chesterman stated that the recognition acknowledges 'the courage and resilience of the Olympians who faced intense public pressure not to compete.'
- Chesterman expressed hope that the recognition helps heal the 'mental scars' caused by 45 years of pain and anguish.
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Shunned for competing, Moscow 1980 Olympians welcomed home at last
Led by gold medallist Michelle Ford, the 121 Australians who defied government pressure to boycott the Moscow Olympics have been honoured at a ceremony at Parliament House. The team faced calls not to compete in the games following the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1989
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Winnipeg Free Press+8 Reposted by 8 other sources
Australian Parliament finally honors Olympians who defied boycott of 1980 Moscow Games
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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