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February 13, 2026
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Disqualified for a 'Helmet of Remembrance'
The Ukrainian Olympic athlete Vladislav Heraskevych displays the memorial helmet that resulted in his ban.
TL;DR
- Vladislav Heraskevych, a skeleton racer and Ukraine's Winter Olympics flag bearer, was barred from racing on February 12, 2026.
- His helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes who died during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated the helmet violated Olympic Charter guidelines prohibiting political demonstrations.
- Heraskevych had worn the helmet during training and disagreed with the IOC's decision.
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