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When watching the olympics or the World Cup, it’s common to hear a joke about an athlete disappearing when they make a mistake. But are there any documented cases of governments abusing, kidnapping, or murdering athletes who make mistakes or lose during competition?

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When watching the olympics or the World Cup, it’s common to hear a joke about an athlete disappearing when they make a mistake. But are there any documented cases of governments abusing, kidnapping, or murdering athletes who make mistakes or lose during competition?	783