When was South Africa first present at the Olympic Games?

Q: When was South Africa first present at the Olympic Games?


A: South Africa was first present at the Olympic Games in 1904.

Q: Until which Olympic Games did South Africa send athletes?


A: South Africa sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games until 1960.

Q: Why was South Africa barred from the Olympic Games in 1962?


A: South Africa was barred from the Olympic Games in 1962 in response to the nation's policy of apartheid.

Q: When did South Africa re-join the Olympic movement?


A: South Africa re-joined the Olympic movement after negotiations to end apartheid in 1990.

Q: When was the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee formed?


A: The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee was formed in 1991.

Q: When did South Africa return to the Games after re-joining the Olympic movement?


A: South Africa returned to the Games at the 1992 Summer Olympics (and the 1992 Summer Paralympics).

Q: Was South Africa present at the Winter Olympic Games in 1960 and since when?


A: Yes, South Africa was present at the Winter Olympic Games in 1960, and since 1994.

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