Why did Spain boycott the 1956 Games in Melbourne?
Due to the Soviet Union's invasion of Hungary
Due to the Suez Crisis
Due to political unrest in Spain
Due to financial constraints
Answer
Spain boycotted the 1956 Games in Melbourne in protest of the Soviet Union's invasion of Hungary. This was a political stance taken by several countries during the Cold War era.
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