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flag Israel's bobsleigh team disqualified from 2026 Olympics for faking illness to replace a teammate.

flag Israel’s bobsleigh team was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics after officials found team members falsely claimed illness to substitute reserve athlete Ward Fawarseh, a Druze man, in the four-man event. flag The Olympic Committee of Israel confirmed the violation of fair play rules, stating the substitution request was based on a fabricated medical excuse. flag Team member Uri Zisman admitted to the misconduct, leading the committee to bar the team from the final run. flag The decision, made with the athletes’ agreement, underscores a strict stance against actions undermining Olympic integrity.

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