IOC President Calls ICE Protests, Epstein Files a 'Sad Distraction' Ahead of Winter Olympics
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Firstpost•02-02-2026, 17:57
IOC President Calls ICE Protests, Epstein Files a 'Sad Distraction' Ahead of Winter Olympics
- •The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina face pre-event controversies, including protests against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involvement in security.
- •Two IOC members, Richard Carrion and Johan Eliasch, were mentioned in the Epstein Files, though neither has been linked to wrongdoing.
- •IOC President Kirsty Coventry expressed sadness over these distractions, stating they take focus away from the Games.
- •Coventry remains confident that the focus will shift to sports and athletes once the Opening Ceremony begins.
- •US authorities have clarified the ICE deployment, and the IOC is monitoring reports regarding its members in the Epstein Files.
Why It Matters: IOC President Kirsty Coventry views pre-Olympics controversies as distractions, hoping focus shifts to sports.
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