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Israeli Olympic bobsled captain doubles down on loyalty to country after broadcaster condemned his team for it

February 22, 2026

AJ Edelman, the captain of Team Israel's inaugural Olympic bobsled team, faced criticism from a Swiss broadcaster regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite this backlash, Edelman reaffirmed his commitment to representing Israel at the Winter Olympics and highlighted the sacrifices made to achieve this milestone.

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AJ Edelman led Team Israel to its first Winter Olympics appearance.
He faced criticism from a Swiss announcer due to the Gaza conflict.
Edelman sacrificed millions in Bitcoin to support his team's Olympic journey.
He lived on smoked salmon and pizza during the Olympics, preferring Chicago deep dish.

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Israeli Olympic bobsled captain doubles down on loyalty to country after broadcaster condemned his team for it

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Israeli Olympic bobsled captain doubles down on loyalty to country after broadcaster condemned his team for it

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