Historic Win for Team USA

Alysa Liu has made history, securing the gold medal in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The victory marks a significant achievement for the 20-year-aged athlete and Team USA.

Streisand’s Post-Victory Message Draws Criticism

Following Liu’s win, Barbra Streisand took to Instagram to offer her congratulations. However, the message has been met with significant backlash online, with many critics labeling it as “tone-deaf.”

“We were so happy to see Alysa Liu win the gold medal in Milan yesterday. My husband just showed me that in 2019 she skated to my song Don’t Rain on My Parade. I’m so proud of her. I heard that she is half Chinese.”

Barbra Streisand, via Instagram

Streisand’s post continued with a personal anecdote about a Chinese family who lived above her childhood home in Brooklyn, detailing her interactions with them. This addition is what prompted much of the criticism.

The Backlash Explained

Critics argue that the inclusion of the personal story was unwarranted and detracted from Liu’s accomplishment. The timing of the post, following Liu’s own reaction to her win, also contributed to the negative response.

Liu’s Reaction

Prior to Streisand’s post, Liu gave a concise six-word reaction to her gold medal-winning performance.

A New Era of Athlete Friendship

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have also been noted for showcasing a new era of camaraderie and friendship among athletes, particularly within the figure skating community.

Did You Know?

Alysa Liu enjoyed a decadent dessert before her gold medal-winning performance.

FAQ

• Q: Where did the Olympics take place?
  A: Milan-Cortina, Italy.
• Q: What song did Alysa Liu skate to in 2019?
  A: Don’t Rain on My Parade by Barbra Streisand.
• Q: Why did Barbra Streisand’s post receive criticism?
  A: Critics found the inclusion of a personal anecdote about a Chinese family to be “tone-deaf” and unnecessary.