Italian journalists from 'Rai Sport' are expressing their outrage by planning a strike due to a series of blunders made by the network's head, Paolo Petrecca, during Olympic broadcasts. These mistakes included confusing the Italian actress Matilda De Angelis with pop icon Mariah Carey and inaccurately referring to the Olympic Stadium as 'San Siro,' which is actually the name of a famous football stadium in Milan. Additionally, his comments about Spanish athletes being 'always very hot' and a remark about Chinese athletes frequently holding phones in their hands have sparked further backlash and concern about professionalism.

The head of the journalists' union released a statement emphasizing the need for their voices to be heard, describing the situation as one of the biggest humiliations faced by 'Rai Sport' ever. The union also announced that members would withdraw their names from any Olympic production and would hold a three-day strike after the Olympics. This reaction reflects broader issues within the organization regarding accountability and the impact of leadership on broadcast quality and journalistic integrity.

As the situation develops, this strike may not only highlight concerns within 'Rai Sport' but can also serve as a reminder of the responsibilities media professionals have in accurately representing events of global significance like the Olympics. The Italian media landscape may face increased scrutiny as this issue unfolds, with journalists calling for greater recognition and accountability from their leadership.