From Berlin To Paris: A Look Back At Olympic Cancellations And Delays Through History
28 Jul 2024 03:04 AM IST
The period from 1937 to 1947 was marked by immense global hardship, particularly in Europe, due to the Second World War. The conflict’s repercussions extended to the Olympic Games, resulting in a 12-year hiatus following the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The Games resumed in London in 1948, marking the first significant suspension in Olympic history.