More nations, 204, participated here than in any Games before.

To be chosen to represent their country is the highest accolade for most athletes.

This was before the VCR, so the only material evidence of her participation was the set of encyclopedias she received as a lovely parting gift.

In an entry statement to the organizing committee, she said that "music is a direct way to communicate with all the people without any race or ideological differences.

Onlya player who is registered with an association to play for one of its clubs isadmitted to competitions organised by this association or by the confederationconcerned.