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Ukrainian Athletes Unite in Protest Over Teammate’s Olympic Ban

Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics following a decision from the International Olympic Committee.

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A Ukrainian athlete was banned for his helmet. How does the IOC enforce its rules on political statements?

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Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych says IOC has banned helmet showing athletes killed in war

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Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Vladyslav Heraskevych Loses Appeal in Olympic ‘Helmet of Memory’ Dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych ’s appeal against his disqualification from the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, upholding a ruling ...

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Disqualified skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych awarded order of freedom by Zelenskyy – video

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Volodymyr Zelensky honours disqualified skeleton racer with order of freedom

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What Ukrainian athletes and leaders say about the IOC and Heraskevych

On Feb. 12, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych just before the start of competition at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in 2026. The reason was a “memory helmet” featuring photos of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia.

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Ukrainian skeleton racer wears helmet paying tribute to athletes killed in Ukraine-Russia war at Winter Olympics

Vladyslav Heraskevych, who is Ukraine’s flag bearer, delivered a promise to use the Winter Olympics to keep attention on the conflict

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Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified From Winter Olympics Event Over Helmet Depicting People Killed In War With Russia

Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing war against Russia.

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Ukrainian Olympian tells CNN he will continue honoring athletes killed in war: ‘Some things are more important than sports’

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych tells CNN he will defy the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and wear his helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine.