Political determinants of the participation of the romanian representation in the XXIII Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1984
Journal Title: Studies in Sport Humanities - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue
Abstract
The fact that Romania did not obey the decision of the party authorities of the Soviet Union and other socialist countries has until today caused many controversial opinions and speculations. This fact is often quoted, also in academic discussions, as an example of unique heroism and independence of the Romanian authorities from the Soviet political domination. It is known that the sole decision-maker in this case was Romania’s famous “red dictator”, Nicolae Ceaușescu. His long-year rule led the Romanian society to extreme poverty, even for the standards of the socialist countries. However, this did not stop him from conducting a relatively independent and expensive foreign policy and presenting himself as a leader of international importance. For a long time presidents and prime ministers of Western countries confirmed his belief, sparing no praises or various honours, hoping for a political schism among the countries of the Warsaw Pact. For many years it allowed Ceaușescu to achieve his propaganda objectives in the international arena. The situation was similar with the participation of the representation of Romania in the XXIII Olympic Games in Los Angeles. However, it was only a short-term episode in the political confrontation between the East and the West. Also in this case Ceaușescu received substantial financial support from the United States, IOC and the Olympic Organising Committee (LAOOC). However, he was not to enjoy this success for long. After a few more years of his dictatorship-like rule he was sentenced to death by a court decision and executed by a firing squad together with his wife Elena.<br/><br/>
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Michał Artur Słoniewski
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