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A Swiss commentator has accused a member of the Israeli bobsleigh team of supporting “genocide in Gaza” and questioned the presence at the Winter Games of Israeli athletes who support the war.

The Israeli Embassy accused an Olympic broadcaster of "spreading slander" when he criticized athletes on-air over their alleged stances on the war in Gaza.

With eyes already on upcoming four-man race, team pilot AJ Edelman says after wrapping up first event that 'we're very proud -- Israel is in the Olympics, baby!' The post Jubilant Israeli team celebrates last-place finish in Olympic 2-man bobsleigh event appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The commentary aired throughout the run and was later reported by Reuters. RTS subsequently removed the segment from its website.

Swiss sports commentator Stefan Renna launched a fierce attack at the Israeli bobsleigh team and its captain, AJ (Adam) Edelman, during the RTS broadcast of Monday’s two-man competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — AJ Edelman and Menachem Chen are in last place out of 26 sleds at the midway point of the Olympic two-man bobsled race at the Milan Cortina Games. And they're thrilled.

In Milano Cortina, Israel’s winter athletes will aim to leave a lasting impression – one run, skate, and slide at a time with nine Olympians and one Paralympian competing.

The team includes a diverse group of athletes, such as a pole-vaulter, sprinter, and former Olympian in skeleton