Podcast Summary: Más de uno

Host: Carlos Alsina (OndaCero)
Guest: Edu García
Episode Title: Edu García carga contra la presidenta del Comité Olímpico: "Qué más da ser hombre o mujer si el perfil cómplice es tu modo de proceder"
Date: February 6, 2026

Overview

This episode features Edu García’s sports commentary segment, focusing on the inauguration of the Winter Olympics in Milan and a pointed critique of Christie Coventry, the new female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). García reflects on the symbolism of Coventry's appointment, questions her stance (or silence) on critical issues, and expands into a thoughtful, slightly ironic review of Olympic ideals versus present realities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Olympic Security and Atmosphere

• Milan’s Security Presence:
  García highlights the deployment of approximately 6,000 members of Italy’s law enforcement (the “chalecos pardos de la ICE”) to oversee the Winter Olympics, emphasizing their non-intervention role:
  • Quote [00:32]:
    “No vienen a intervenir, no vienen a detener, no vienen a disparar. Y eso que alguno en la prueba de biatlón seguro que tendría opciones de medalla.”
  • This comment humorously connects the security presence to the Olympic sports themselves, notably the biathlon.

2. Christie Coventry’s Historic IOC Presidency

• Symbolic Progress vs. Substantive Change:
  García underscores the historic nature of Coventry’s appointment (“por fin una mujer entre la curia más añeja... en 130 años”) but quickly pivots to critique:
  • He laments her silence on pressing issues, implying that her gender changes little if her leadership is “cómplice” (complicit).
  • Quote [01:05]:
    “Pero su silencio en asuntos troncales te lleva a la conclusión lapidaria sobre el género. ¿Qué más da ser hombre o mujer si el perfil cómplice es su modo de proceder en temas escabrosos?”
  • Critical issues named: Russia, Gaza, FIFA’s North American World Cup, and the 2028 LA Olympics.

3. Skepticism about “Modernization”

• On Appearances vs. Real Evolution:
  García dismisses cosmetic gestures like introducing skateboarding or basketball 3x3 as marks of “modernization”:
  • Quote [01:26]:
    “Presidenta, dicho con respeto, No interactuar con el despacho oval o hacer olímpicos, el skateboarding o el basket 3 por 3 no es evolucionar ni modernizarse.”

4. Revisiting Olympic Ideals

• Looking Back at Coubertin:
  He speculates that Pierre de Coubertin, founder of modern Olympic movement, would fail current standards of equality and rights, but acknowledges Coubertin’s vision for the Olympic movement as an arena for independence, fraternity, and peace.
  • Quote [01:38]:
    “Es posible que el barón de Coubertin... no pasara hoy un test sobre igualdad y derechos, pero sí supo ver en el movimiento la independencia de lo político, la concordia entre los pueblos y esa fraternidad sobre la que tiene sentido hacer civilización.”
  • García admits these lofty ideals are both “quimérico” and “cursi” (quixotic and corny), but values them nonetheless.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On security at the Olympics ([00:32]):
  “No vienen a intervenir, no vienen a detener, no vienen a disparar. Y eso que alguno en la prueba de biatlón seguro que tendría opciones de medalla.”
• On the new IOC president and gender ([01:05]):
  “¿Qué más da ser hombre o mujer si el perfil cómplice es su modo de proceder en temas escabrosos?”
• On progress and modernization ([01:26]):
  “No interactuar con el despacho oval o hacer olímpicos, el skateboarding o el basket 3 por 3 no es evolucionar ni modernizarse.”
• On Olympic ideals and reality ([01:38]):
  “...me parece todo maravillosamente quimérico y cursi a la vez. Ay, qué cosas.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening and Olympic security – [00:00]–[00:40]
• First female IOC president, symbolic change – [00:50]–[01:10]
• Critique of complicit leadership and social issues – [01:10]–[01:26]
• Discussion of Olympic ideals and Coubertin – [01:29]–[01:55]
• Program wrap-up and closing remarks – [01:56]+

Tone and Language

Edu García’s commentary weaves irony, disappointment, and nostalgia, maintaining a mixture of gravitas and wry humor. He gently mocks surface-level “progress” while expressing longing for the genuine, if utopian, spirit of Olympic fraternity.

Conclusion:
This episode uses the occasion of the Winter Olympics to dissect the complexity of progress in international sports, criticizing performative changes and highlighting the ongoing need for true accountability and vision—regardless of who stands at the helm.