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Story summary
- Radko Gudas, an NHL player, shouted a homophobic slur at a referee during the Czechia–Canada quarterfinal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics while arguing a penalty for unnecessary roughness against Brandon Hagel.
- Gudas injured Canada's captain Sidney Crosby, forcing his exit from the game.
- Czechia lost 4-3, ending their medal hopes.
- The International Olympic Committee's Code of Ethics prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
