In 1986 , the IOC voted to allow all athletes to compete in Olympic Games , starting in 1988 .
The International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) refused , and Canada withdrew from the 1972 and 1976 Olympics in protest .
In 1986 , the IOC voted to allow all athletes to compete in Olympic Games , starting in 1988 .
The International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) refused , and Canada withdrew from the 1972 and 1976 Olympics in protest .