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Detailed explanation-1: -Don’t miss a moment at the Beijing Olympics Sign up for our daily email update. Get it sent to your inbox. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympics, which includes President Joe Biden, stems from the White House calling out China for human rights abuses. Canada, Australia and Japan have joined the United States in announcing a diplomatic boycott during the games, as have Lithuania and the United Kingdom.

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: -India decided to diplomatically boycott Winter Olympics after reports emerged that a PLA soldier involved in the clashes with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley would take part in the opening ceremony.

Detailed explanation-5: -India’s diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing was praised on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill.