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   Swiss broadcaster pulls bobsleigh commentary questioning presence of Israeli athlete | Reuters (2026-02-17)

   https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/bobsleigh-swiss-broadcaster-pulls-commentary-questioning-presence-israeli-2026-02-17/
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   >> The commentary on Radio Television Suisse was aired throughout one of the runs of Israelis Adam Edelman and Chen Menachem in the two-man bobsleigh event on Monday.

   >> The commentator, Stefan Renna, said Edelman had supported the actions of the Israeli military in the #Gaza conflict and he suggested that this breached the International Olympic Committee's rules on political statements by athletes at the Games.

   >> "Our journalist wished to question the IOC's policy regarding the statements made by the athlete concerned," #RTS said in a statement to Reuters.

   >> "However, although factual, such information may have appeared inappropriate due to its length within the context of a sports commentary. For this reason, we removed the segment from our website last night."...

   #BoycottIsrael #StefanRenna #SilenceIsComplicity
   @palestine