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Marie-Philip Poulin and Team Canada remain under scrutiny after the Canadian Olympic Committee confirmed key details about the French language restriction.
The controversy has been circulating for days following the Milano Cortina Olympics, which ended Sunday.
Now, the Committee has officially acknowledged that Poulin was not permitted to answer in French after the gold medal loss to the United States.
In its public statement, the Canadian Olympic Committee apologized for the situation.
The organization confirmed the restriction occurred during the post-game press conference.
That confirmation shifts the discussion from speculation to fact.
The focus is no longer on whether it happened, but on why it was allowed to happen.
Marie-Philip Poulin and Team Canada decision confirmed by Committee
According to the information shared, the captain was prevented from responding in French during that specific media availability.
No detailed breakdown of the internal decision-making process has been released at this time.
The apology states that the moment did not align with the country's bilingual commitments.
However, there has been no public clarification about potential changes to media protocols.
The story gained widespread traction after a major hockey account amplified the confirmation online.
The post that fueled the renewed debate can be seen here.
With the Games officially concluded, attention now turns to transparency from the Committee. The apology has been issued, but further explanations may still be expected.
For one of the most respected players in international hockey, the symbolism of the moment continues to resonate. This situation appears far from fully resolved.
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