sports
February 12, 2026
Winter Olympics 2026: Ukrainian athlete kicked out over helmet tribute, Lollobrigida claims dramatic speed skating gold
Vladyslav Heraskevych has accused the International Olympic Committee of doing Russia’s propaganda for them after he was barred from racing in the Winter Games because he wanted to wear a “helmet of memory” in honour of Ukraine’s war dead.
TL;DR
- Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian athlete, was barred from racing in the Winter Games.
- The reason for his exclusion was his intention to wear a "helmet of memory".
- The helmet was intended to honor Ukraine's war dead.
- Heraskevych accused the International Olympic Committee of aiding Russian propaganda.
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