During the Winter Olympics, the Israeli men's four-man bobsleigh team faced disqualification after the Israeli Olympic Committee discovered that team members had lied about changing a team member. The bobsleigh event consists of four runs, with the final run including the top 20 teams after the third descent. However, during the third round, spectators noticed an unusual DNS (Did Not Start) mark next to the Israeli team, indicating they did not participate in the event. This decision came as a surprise, especially as the team had been in 24th place out of 27 after the first two heats.

The controversy arose when the Israeli team sought to replace a team member with reserve Ward Fawarseh, hoping to improve their performance despite being significantly behind. Such substitutions are only permitted if a team member is injured or ill, leading to accusations of dishonesty as the team purposely misled officials about their circumstances. Team member Uri Zisman made a statement claiming that another member was sick, which ultimately proved false, resulting in the committee's swift decision to disqualify the team.

This incident not only tarnishes the reputation of the Israeli team but also raises larger questions about integrity and adherence to competition rules at major sporting events like the Olympics. The scandal highlights the intense pressures that athletes and teams face in high-stakes competitions to perform well, often leading to unethical behaviors that compromise the spirit of the games. With the Olympics under such scrutiny, this scandal serves as a reminder of the importance of fair play and transparency in sports.