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Netherlands at the 1980 Summer Olympics
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The Netherlands competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. In partial support of the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in protest over the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan, the Dutch athletes boycotted the Opening Ceremony, and the Olympic Flag was used in place of Netherlands' national flag at medal ceremonies. 75 competitors, 57 men and 18 women, took part in 56 events in 10 sports.[1]
Quick Facts Netherlands at the 1980 Summer Olympics, IOC code ...
Netherlands at the 1980 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | NED (HOL used at these Games) |
NOC | Dutch Olympic Committee* Dutch Sports Federation |
Website | www |
in Moscow | |
Competitors | 75 (57 men, 18 women) in 10 sports |
Medals Ranked 30th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
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