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Though the Games have aimed to be an arena free of politics, the , 1980 ; the official announcement confirming the boycott was made on March 21 . The , Italy , Sweden , Iceland and Finland were other principal nations representing western Europe, though Italian athletes belonging to military corps did not attend the Games, due to the government's support of the boycott. The boycott severely affected many events. At the Opening and Closing Ceremonies a number of countries ( replaced their National Anthem s at medal ceremonies. As a result, there were a few ceremonies where three Olympic Flags were raised. Even though only 81 nations participated, more world records were set in Moscow than in 1976 In Montreal . The '', 9 May 1984 13 Soviet allies joined the boycott. BOYCOTTING GOVERNMENTS ]] ''64 or 65 (from different sources) in all, list not complete''
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