The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina was marked by a series of blunders from RaiSport director Paolo Petrecca, which included misidentifying singer Mariah Carey and confusing key figures, leading to widespread criticism from viewers and journalists alike. The mishaps during the ceremony have prompted RaiSport journalists to consider protest measures, including strikes, once the Olympics conclude on February 22. In response to the backlash, the Italian state-owned broadcaster Rai announced that Petrecca would be removed from his commentary role for the closing ceremony, signaling the seriousness of the situation.