At the Olympics, the Israeli bobsleigh team, consisting of four athletes, was disqualified after attempting to replace one of the participants, citing his illness.
The team included Adam Edelman, Menachem Chen, Uri Zisman, and Omer Katz. They intended to replace one of the team members, Ward Favares, claiming that one of the athletes was unwell.
The Olympic Committee of Israel condemned such actions, noting that they "do not meet the standards expected of Olympic athletes," which ultimately led to the team's exclusion from the final race. Edelman explained that the replacement was made to give Favares a chance to debut at the Olympics, rather than to gain a competitive advantage.
This incident sparked significant public outcry, highlighting the importance of adhering to Olympic rules regarding participant substitutions in team competitions.
