Although it returned to the Games in 1972 , Rhodesia was expelled by the International Olympic Committee four days before the opening ceremony , under pressure from other African countries , which did not recognise the legitimacy of the Rhodesian state and which were threatening a boycott .
In 1972 Rhodesia was expelled by the International Olympic Committee four days before the opening ceremony . This was due to pressure from other African countries , which did not recognise the legitimacy of the Rhodesian state .