Olympics Gaffe Storm: Rai Sport Chief Resigns
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The director of Italy's public sports broadcaster has resigned following intense criticism of his error-filled commentary during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Paolo Petrecca stepped down as head of Rai Sport after a board meeting on Thursday. His on-air performance prompted widespread protests from fellow journalists at the network.
Petrecca had only been appointed to the role last year. A source within Rai confirmed his resignation.