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Barcelona 1936: The Anti-Fascist Olympics Cut Short by Franco's Coup

Republican Spain organizes the Popular Olympics in Barcelona in July 1936.

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The fact

These games, a response to the Berlin Olympics, gather 6,000 athletes from 22 countries before being canceled.

Franco's military uprising puts an end to this symbolic event against fascism.

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Cet événement historique illustre la résistance culturelle et politique face au fascisme en Europe, marquant un tournant dans l’histoire du sport et de la guerre civile espagnole.

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