Question: Consider the following statements:
(i) USA athletes will not take part in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
(ii) USA is next due to host an Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) only i
(b) only ii
(c) i and ii both
(d) None
Ans: b
Recent Context
- On 6th December 2021 USA has announced the diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Related Facts
- China will be hosting winter Olympics 2022 in the city of Beijing.
- USA will be boycotting the event diplomatically as no US officials and diplomat will visit Beijing during the Olympics.
- The US cited that “China’s human rights atrocities” is the main reason for its boycott.
- The US boycott would not prevent its athletes from competing in the games.
- USA will host the 2028 Olympics in LA.
By Kameshwar Shukla
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