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Berlin had obtained the organization of the Games of 1916, but considering events they were able to take place. In 1931, the I.O.C had tuned to this city the honor to organize the Games of the XI ème Olympiad that desired also Barcelona. In 1933 violent campaigns were led to require the transfer of Games or to laud the boycott of it.

Dates: August 1-16, 1936 N.O.C. participants: 49 Number of sports: 19 Number of contests: 129 Number of athletes: 3963 Men: 3632 Women: 331 Opening: Adolf Hitler, German Chancelor Oath: Rudolf Ismayr Last torch bearer: Fritz Schilgen Bids towns: Barcelone (ESP)