The Olympic Committee has issued a response after athletes from both the US and Israel were booed at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday (February 6).
Italy’s famous San Siro played host to the opening ceremony, despite the games officially getting underway on Wednesday (February 4).
Mariah Carey headlined the show, while the iconic nations parade also took place as fans were introduced to all the countries involved in the Games.
Both the US and Israeli team’s walkout were greeted with boos, with the American side of things seemingly aimed at the vice president as jeers were heard as the cameras cut to JD Vance and his wife, Usha, who were waving American flags during the opening ceremony.