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Countries that have been banned from the Olympics
Some nations have truly made a name in history because of their negative politics
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Over the decades, many Olympic Games have seen a plethora of scandals and controversies that have only added to the drama of the events. Between both World Wars and various other political agendas, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has often made the difficult choice to officially ban countries from being allowed to participate in the Games. This decision has often been a way of curbing any issues that may arise at the Olympics, but you might be surprised to find out which countries have actually been banned over the years.
Curious? Click through this gallery to see why certain nations have been forbidden to compete.
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