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Water Polo riot at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics
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Water Polo riot at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics
A page from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, reporting on a riot at the water polo during the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In a match between Brazil and Germany, the Hungarian referee, Mr Bela Komjadi ordered four Brazilian players out of the pool. They did so but then charged at the unfortunate official who had to be rescued by 35 policemen. For their rashness, Brazil were disqualified from the competition. Date: 1932
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This striking image from the pages of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News captures the chaos and controversy that unfolded during the water polo match between Brazil and Germany at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In the heated moment shown, Hungarian referee, Mr. Bela Komjadi, had ordered four Brazilian players out of the pool for unsportsmanlike conduct. Unwilling to accept the decision, the players charged towards the unfortunate official, forcing him to seek refuge among the 35 policemen on hand. The incident resulted in the disqualification of the Brazilian team from the competition, leaving a dark mark on the history of the Olympic Games. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the passion and intensity that can sometimes overshadow the spirit of sportsmanship in the world of competitive athletics.
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