At the recent Olympic Games, several athletes reported issues with their medals, including Breezy Johnson, who showcased her broken gold medal during a press conference after the women's alpine skiing events. The medal had detached from its ribbon clasp while she was celebrating her victory in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Other athletes, such as Alysa Liu from the USA and Justus Strelow from Germany, also experienced similar medal problems, raising concerns among medal recipients about the quality and durability of the awards they earned.

In response to these complaints, Luca Casassa, the Communications Director for Olympic Operations, addressed the media at a press conference organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). During the briefing, he acknowledged the limited number of medals that were reported to have defects and informed that the organizing committee is actively collaborating with the Italian mint, which is responsible for manufacturing the medals. This cooperation aims to ensure that all affected athletes receive appropriate replacements or repairs for their damaged medals.

Casassa also reassured concerned medalists that a resolution had been found regarding the broken medals, and he extended an invitation to the athletes who have been impacted by the issues for further assistance. This incident not only highlights the importance of maintaining high standards in the production of Olympic medals but also reflects the ongoing challenges that organizers face during major international sporting events.