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Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs

JL;DR SUMMARY During the Israeli bobsled team's historic first appearance at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, a Swiss sportscaster's critical commentary sparked controversy. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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International Olympic CommitteeOlympicsMike HuckabeeBobsledA.J. EdelmanSwiss BroadcasterSebastian RennaRtsPolitical Statements In Sports

Places mentioned

Vaud, Switzerland
"Stefan Renna on Swiss public broadcaster RTS sparked controversy during Israeli captain AJ Edelmans second bobsleigh run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina."
United States
"drawing criticism from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and casting a shadow over the historic outing."
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
"Sebastian Renna, used the run to detail allegations against Edelman, whom he referred to as a first-time Olympian and self-described Zionist to the core who has posted several messages on social media."
Israel
"Beyond disgusting that the Jew-hating Swiss sportscaster spewed bigotry & bile at @Israel Olympic Bobsled team & its captain @realajedelman as they competed, Huckabee tweeted."

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