The 1986 Edinburgh Games suffered a massive boycott, with 32 African, Asian, and Caribbean nations withdrawing to protest the UK government's refusal to cut sporting ties with apartheid South Africa.
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Which sport was dropped from the 2022 Birmingham Games program causing some controversy?
Shooting, which is an optional sport for host cities, was not included in the Birmingham 2022 program, leading to protests from nations like India where the sport is very popular and successful.
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What is the name of the mascot for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
As of late 2023/early 2024, the specific mascots for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games have been in the design contest phase but not widely popularized or finalized like previous editions.
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In which year did the Asian Games frequency switch to being held two years before the Olympics (even years)?
The Asian Games are traditionally held every four years in the even years between the Summer Olympic Games (e.g., Olympics 2020, Asian Games 2022, Olympics 2024).
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Which player scored 175* against Zimbabwe in 1983, rescuing his team from 17/5?
