Swiss Commentator Criticizes Israeli Athlete

A Swiss commentator has sparked controversy by criticizing Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman during a live broadcast of the Men’s 2-man Bobsleigh at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, accusing him of supporting “genocide in Gaza.” Broadcaster RTS later removed the recording but defended the commentator’s intent to question IOC policies regarding athletes’ political statements. Edelman, who finished 26th, dismissed the comments as unfounded, while the Israeli Embassy condemned them as slander. The incident drew criticism from various officials, including the US ambassador to Israel, highlighting tensions surrounding the Olympics and political discourse.

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