Seniuk, who was born in Moscow and began her career in Russia before competing for Israel in 2019, said she had “received some notifications” and was prepared for the possibility that she may not draw a uniform cheer. The Games organizers on Sunday said they had taken measures to preserve “a neutral, respectful and welcoming environment” at the Olympics by removing a staff member who had addressed a group of visitors with calls of “Free Palestine.” Drazin, who moved to Israel from Canada during the war in Gaza to work as a first medical responder, said she was worried about the reception she would get by walking into the arena with the flag.
Author: REUTERS
Published at: 2026-02-18 22:32:04
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