Milan, Italy (Fox News) — IOC President Kirsty Coventry expressed disappointment over distractions like ICE operations and the Jeffrey Epstein files overshadowing the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics.

Key Facts:

– Coventry faced questions on ICE and Epstein files ahead of the Milan Cortina Games.
– She emphasized the importance of the Olympic spirit prevailing despite distractions.
– Protest erupted in Italy over ICE agents being deployed for security.
– Emails revealed communication between LA Olympics chief and Ghislaine Maxwell.
– Coventry focused on the excitement for the start of the Winter Olympics on Friday.

Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry meets the media in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

(Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP)