What event was held in Los Angeles, CA?
Summer Olympics
What year did this occur?
1984
Who decided not to bid because of political and social change?
Tehran
Was this the 2nd or 3rd occasion for Los Angeles to host these games?
second
When was the first held?
1932
Where were the olympics held in 1980?
Moscow
Did any countries boycott ?
yes both times
How many countries boycotted?
14
What was the only country to attend in 1980?
Romania
How many committees took part?
140
Did the USSR participate?
No
When did they announce that?
May 8, 1984
Why did they not participate?
security concerns
Anything else?
anti-Soviet hysteria
What even was created by boycotting countries?
Friendship Games
When was that held?
June–September 1984
Was this held to replace the Olympics?
no
When did the US and USSR compete again?
1986
At what event?
Goodwill Games
Where at?
Moscow