CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On 8 December 2021, the United Kingdom and Canada joined the United States and Australia, whom both announced diplomatic boycotts of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -"The government has decided that we will not attend the Winter Olympics in China.” A U.S. boycott to protest against China’s human rights record has been joined by Australia, Britain, Canada and Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -The US, UK and Canada declared a diplomatic boycott, along with India, Australia, Lithuania, Kosovo, Belgium, Denmark and Estonia. They have all sent athletes, but no ministers or officials are attending.

Detailed explanation-4: -Canada, Australia and Japan have joined the United States in announcing a diplomatic boycott during the games, as have Lithuania and the United Kingdom. Additionally, New Zealand officials and athletes will not be attending for “a range of factors” but primarily due to COVID-19 concerns.

Detailed explanation-5: -This month, the United States announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, a move that was quickly followed by Australia, Britain and Canada.