Surfing judge Benjamin Lowe removed from Paris Olympics panel due to social media photo with athlete Ethan Ewing.

Surfing judge Benjamin Lowe has been removed from the Paris Olympics judging panel due to a social media photo showing him embracing Australian surfer Ethan Ewing in Tahiti. The International Surfing Association decided the interaction was inappropriate for a judge to have with an athlete and their team. The incident raised concerns about potential bias, leading to the judge's removal ahead of the Olympic Games.

August 01, 2024
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