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Klopp Rings Biathlon Bell as French Players Condemn Olympic Hockey Ejection

Olympic rules that outlaw fighting led France to drop Pierre Crinon from its roster, a move teammates denounced.

Overview

  • Jürgen Klopp rang the bell for the final lap of the men's 4x7.5km biathlon relay in Anterselva, where France won gold ahead of Norway and Sweden.
  • Klopp praised biathlon's blend of physical and mental demands, attended multiple races, and is visiting the Games after taking a global soccer role with Red Bull in 2025.
  • Germany's biathlon team had one medal to that point, a bronze in the opening mixed relay, with the men's relay team finishing fourth.
  • The French Ice Hockey Federation removed defenceman Pierre Crinon after his fight with Canada's Tom Wilson in a group game, citing Olympic rules that forbid fighting and criticizing his post-incident conduct.
  • Goaltender Antoine Keller called the ejection a joke and veteran Pierre-Édouard Bellemare said the incident was not dramatic, noting the contrast with NHL norms where fighting is common.