How Did The World War Affect The Olympics?
Anna February 6, 2023 17:58:09
World Wars have changed the world in almost all areas. Sports were no exception, including the Olympic Games. The 1920 Antwerp Olympics were held just after one of the most difficult periods but also offered hope for the whole world. According to the original plans, the Olympic Games would have been held in Berlin in 1916, but they had to cancel it due to the World War. The same happened to the 1948 Games. However, the IOC decided that even though they could hold the Olympics when they normally would, they would not cancel them. For many people, it was a symbol of a new start. Let’s see how did the World War affect the Olympics!