41.   Other teams, including Australia, have indicated they are also considering boycotting the event.

42.   Samaranch made comments before the vote that were interpreted as urging the selection committee not to choose Taiwan because of fears that China would boycott the event.

43.   Sixteen Socialist deputies boycotted the event.

44.   Syria and Lebanon boycott all events in which the Israelis participate.

45.   The announcement came despite Kuwaiti threats to boycott events featuring Iraqi sportsmen.

46.   The European Union is boycotting the event.

47.   The European Union is also boycotting the event.

48.   The lack of progress in Mideast peace talks prompted the Jordanian business community to boycott the event.

49.   The Russian Orthodox Church hierarchy has decided to boycott the event, citing doubts over the identities of the remains.

50.   Four Pacific countries are boycotting the event.