Taiwan’s 1980 Boycott
In 1958, China withdrew from the Olympics over the recognition of Taiwan. In 1979, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to reinstate China. Taiwan, however, had been competing in the intervening years under the name of the Republic of China. In protest, they boycotted the 1980 Winter Olympics. Though the Summer Games have been boycotted on may occasions, this was the only boycott of a Winter Games.