Australia, following the United States, announced a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic Games in Beijing 
Australia joined the diplomatic boycott of the Olympic Games in China. This was reported by RIA Novosti.
Earlier, the White House said that the US leadership would not go to the Olympics, which will be held in Beijing from 4 to 20 February 2022. American athletes were allowed to make their own decisions about participation in the Games.
After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) commented on the US statement on the refusal of the American leadership to attend the Olympics. Representatives of the organization clarified that they respect Washington's decision. The IOC explained that the presence or absence of government officials and diplomats at the Games is a private matter for each country. In the matter of the diplomatic boycott of the Olympics, the IOC decided to maintain political neutrality.