Which Country boycotted the winter Olympic games 1980?

Correct option is C

Explanation: The 1980 Winter Olympic Games were held in Lake Placid, New York, USA. Taiwan (Republic of China) boycotted the games due to a dispute over its name and flag.
Reasons for the Boycott: · The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the legitimate representative of China.
· The IOC required Taiwan to compete under the name "Chinese Taipei" instead of the Republic of China and to use a different flag and anthem.
· Taiwan objected to these changes and decided to boycott the 1980 Winter Games as a form of protest.
Additional Information: · The boycott was specific to Taiwan; most other nations participated in the Winter Olympics in 1980.
· This dispute was part of the broader political tension between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.
Correct Answer: (c) Taiwan Information Booster: 1. The 1980 Summer Olympics, held in Moscow, were also notable for a larger boycott, primarily by the USA and its allies, in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
2. The "Chinese Taipei" compromise allowed Taiwan to participate in future Olympics, starting from 1984.
3. The Winter Olympics in 1980 included iconic moments such as the "Miracle on Ice," where the USA hockey team defeated the Soviet Union.