A Swiss sports journalist, Stefan Reina, faced backlash for his comments during the Israeli bobsleigh team’s run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, labeling pilot Adam Jeremy Edelman as “a Zionist to the core” and criticizing his social media support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Reina questioned the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policies on athlete eligibility concerning wartime support, highlighting inconsistencies with previous rulings against Russian athletes. The commentary drew both praise from supporters of Palestine and condemnation from figures like U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, who accused Reina of anti-Semitism. The IOC refrained from commenting directly on the incident, suggesting it was a matter for the broadcaster.
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