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IOC praises warm Olympic diplomacy with Vance in Milan after fans boo at opening ceremony
Despite boos at the opening ceremony, the International Olympic Committee praised warm diplomacy and successful meetings with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance ahead of the 2028 Games.
- Despite stadium jeers, US Vice President JD Vance was booed at the opening ceremony yesterday, Feb. 6, but IOC said he and Kirsty Coventry had 'a very good chemistry' in meetings.
- Protests in Milan over ICE involvement preceded the ceremony and helped spark jeers, while parts of the crowd also booed Israel's team amid Gaza war disputes on Feb. 6.
- At Milan's San Siro, the ceremony staged two Olympic cauldrons and performances linking city and mountain venues, featuring Andrea Bocelli and Laura Pausini for 61,000 attendees.
- With LA 2028 looming, IOC spokesman Mark Adams stressed the importance of US engagement, noting the US administration’s key role in security and visa operations for more than 200 national teams.
- Amid planned weekend protests in Milan, a widely shared video of the booing of US Vice President JD Vance was swiftly removed from X but continues circulating online, with protests linked to ICE staff involvement.
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IOC praises warm Olympic diplomacy with Vance in Milan after fans boo at opening ceremony
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was booed by some spectators at the Winter Games opening ceremony. Still there was warmth with Olympic leaders at a key point in diplomatic relations ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
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The Independent (US)IOC responds to booing of Vance and Israel at Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony
The International Olympic Committee encouraged ‘fair play’ and commended the US administration’s level of engagement with this Milano-Cortina Games
US Vice President JD Vance faced a barrage of boos from the audience at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at the San Siro stadium on Friday, especially when he appeared on the big screen with his wife, Usha.
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