Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal to wear a commemorative helmet honoring Ukrainian war victims at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics was denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, ending his chance to compete for a medal. Disqualified for the helmet’s political statement, he faced IOC rules prohibiting such expressions during competition. Despite the ruling, Heraskevych maintained his accreditation and expressed his disappointment with the IOC’s stance. Following the decision, he left the Olympic Village for a meeting with Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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