07.02.2026 01:00
During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the Israeli national team was booed by some spectators as they entered the stadium. This incident became one of the significant topics of the ceremony, and Israel's four-member delegation also faced the boos. The Israeli team had stated that they were prepared for possible negative reactions.
During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Israel's national team was met with boos from some spectators as they entered the stadium. This situation became one of the key topics that marked the ceremony.
THEY WERE BOOED AT THE CEREMONY
At the opening ceremony of the Olympics at San Siro Stadium, as Israel's four-member delegation entered the track, boos rose from some sections of the stands. While the overall atmosphere was largely enthusiastic and celebratory, these reactions were noticed by international viewers.
In some places, mixed reactions of applause and boos followed Israel's entrance. This situation was interpreted as expected, particularly due to the conflicts and political tensions in Gaza; the Israeli team had also stated that they were prepared for possible negative reactions before the ceremony.
Before the Olympics began, during the torch relay held in Milan, some students and pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested against Israel. The protests, which included banners and slogans, somewhat influenced the political atmosphere of the ceremony.