The Israeli bobsleigh team, consisting of four athletes, was disqualified from competition by its own national association at the Olympics after attempting to replace one of its members, citing his illness.
The team included Adam Edelman, Menachem Chen, Uri Zisman, and Omer Katz. They attempted to replace athlete Ward Favares, claiming that one of the team members was unable to participate due to poor health.
The Israeli Olympic Committee commented on the situation, stating that the team's actions "do not meet the standards expected of Olympic athletes," resulting in the team being excluded from the final race. Edelman explained that the substitution was initiated to allow Favares to make his Olympic debut, not to gain a competitive advantage.
This incident attracted significant public attention, highlighting the importance of strict adherence to Olympic rules regarding participant substitutions in team events.
