Gudas Apologizes for Homophobic Slur in Olympic Game

Czech forward Radko Gudas issued an apology after using a homophobic slur during the Canada‑Czechia quarterfinal at the Beijing Olympics. He said the words came out of frustration and that he did not realize the full meaning at the moment.

Canada won 4‑3 to advance to the semifinals, while Gudas also was involved in a hit on Sidney Crosby that left the Canadian star sidelined for the rest of the Games. No disciplinary action was taken by the IIHF or IOC, and Gudas remains a key player for the Czech team.