Fbrenia at the First Summer Olympics

Fbrenia's presence at the First Summer Olympics will be an unofficial one. Fbrenia is a lawless country, whose government collapsed four decades ago and has never been replaced; while a recognised sovereign nation, it has no official institutions, and hence no National Olympic Committee.

Two and a half months before the start of the Games, nineteen year-old Fbreni athlete Aey Mendez reached Ariddia on a cargo ship, having left from her home city of Uket, Fbrenia, several weeks earlier and paid for passage with her meagre savings. She announced her wish to compete in the field of athletics in the upcoming Summer Games.

As her country is not a member of the international Olympic Council, this posed a problem. It was suggested that she be integrated into Ariddia's delegation, which created a significant amount of debate. Eventually, the Ariddian Olympic Committee (C.O.A.) agreed to the idea, on the condition that Ms. Mendez applied for Ariddian citizenship. The C.O.A.'s President, Eo Sheh, cited "exceptional circumstances" and the need to "encourage talent from fellow so-called 'underdeveloped' countries. Accidents of birth should not prevent a skilled and courageous athlete from participating in an event noted for its spirit of international friendship and understanding".

It was agreed that Mendez would be seen as representing her homeland, despite officially representing Ariddia.