Swiss broadcaster yanks Olympic bobsled coverage after commentator's remarks target Israeli athlete

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A Swiss broadcaster pulled its coverage of a two-man bobsled event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics from its website after a commentator sparked criticism by calling an Israeli athlete a "Zionist" and questioning his participation in the Games.

Radio Television Suisse released a statement following the remarks by commentator Stefan Renna about Israel’s Adam Edelman, broadcast during the two-man heat on Monday.

Israel's Adam Edelman, left, and Menachem Chen, right, arrive at the finish during a two-man bobsled run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

"Our journalist wished to question the (International Olympic Committee) 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."

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According to Reuters, Renna claimed that Edelman was a "self-defined Zionist" who has posted several messages on social media in support of the "genocide" in Gaza. Renna mentioned the United Nations when clarifying his use of the word "genocide." 

"One can therefore question his presence in Cortina during these Games," he continued, citing the IOC’s rules against making political statements. 

Renna’s commentary about Edelman lasted the duration of his run with teammate Chen Menachem.

Israel's Adam Edelman, left, and Menachem Chen celebrate at the end of a two-man bobsled run at the 2026