Overview
- During Israel’s two-man bobsled run, RTS commentator Stefan Renna recounted AJ Edelman’s past posts about the Gaza war, cited a UN inquiry’s use of the word genocide, and questioned his eligibility under IOC rules.
- RTS confirmed it removed the video from its website, saying the information was factual but out of place in a play-by-play segment.
- Edelman dismissed the remarks as a “diatribe,” emphasized his under-resourced “Shul Runnings” team, and continued competing after placing 26th, with the final two-man runs Tuesday and a four-man entry later this week.
- The IOC declined to comment on broadcaster content and noted its war-support restrictions apply to Russian and Belarusian athletes; Renna also referenced the recent disqualification of Ukrainian slider Vladyslav Heraskevych over a helmet.
- Milano Cortina organizers separately said an Olympic shop worker was removed from duty after repeatedly saying “Free Palestine” to Israeli fans, citing the need to maintain a neutral environment.