Olympic Shop Tension Sparks Staff Change
Milano Cortina Games Respond to Protest Incident
The Milano Cortina Games have announced a series of changes aimed at maintaining calm after a staff member shouted “Free Palestine” at Israeli fans.
Incident Location
The confrontation took place in the Cortina Sliding Centre shop, where a pro‑Palestinian employee confronted visitors.Public Reaction
Videos captured the employee repeating the slogan while Israeli supporters reacted with mockery, insisting that Israel should compete normally.
Official Stance
Games officials stressed that staff or contractors must remain neutral during their duties and avoid promoting personal politics.Immediate Action
The employee was removed from his shift at the venue level. No further disciplinary steps were disclosed.Social Media Impact
The incident quickly spread online, with a background voice suggesting the employee should be fired. Officials claimed all parties were reassured after the resolution.
