1More nations have joined the boycott of the Edinburgh Commonwealth over Britain's refusal to impose sanctions on South Africa. Twenty-three of the fifty-eight countries eligible to compete have now pulled out. Only a dramatic change of heart by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher could save the Games. A look at the wider ramifications of the boycott on the Commonwealth itself. Is this the beginning of the end? What impact could Thatcher's stubborn stand have on her political future?
- Start 00 : 00 : 15
- Finish 00 : 30 : 42
- Duration 30 : 27
Reporters
- Richard Long (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Lindsay Perigo (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Anne Audain (Gold Medallist, 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games)
- Joe McManemin (Chairman, 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games Committee)
- Michael Richards (Cyclist, 1986 New Zealand Commonwealth Games Team)
- Precious McKenzie (Weightlifter, 1986 New Zealand Commonwealth Games Team)
- Dick Quax (Silver Medallist, 1970 Commonwealth Games)
- Patrick Keatley (Former Diplomatic Editor, The Guardian)