Which city were the 1968 Olympics, where Čáslavská protested, held?
Tokyo
Munich
Mexico City
Moscow
Answer
Mexico City hosted the 1968 Olympics, where gymnast Věra Čáslavská made a silent protest against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. During the medal ceremony for the floor exercise, Čáslavská stood with her head bowed and eyes downcast, refusing to smile or acknowledge the Soviet anthem. Her act of defiance became a powerful symbol of resistance against oppression.
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