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A Swiss commentator's criticism of Israeli athlete Adam Edelman’s Olympic eligibility sparked global backlash over politics in sports.
A Swiss commentator sparked global backlash during the 2026 Winter Olympics by questioning Israeli bobsled athlete Adam Edelman’s Olympic eligibility, citing his past social media posts supporting Israel’s military actions in Gaza and referencing a UN finding that four of five genocide criteria were met.
The remarks, which drew condemnation from officials and athletes, ignited debate over political expression in sports, with comparisons to the IOC’s restrictions on Russian athletes and the disqualification of a Ukrainian athlete for a war-related helmet.
Edelman dismissed the comments as biased, emphasizing his team’s underdog journey and pride in competing.
The incident highlighted tensions between sports neutrality and geopolitical conflict.
Las críticas de un comentarista suizo a la elegibilidad olímpica del atleta israelí Adam Edelman provocaron una reacción global contra la política en los deportes.