Milano-Cortina: Ukrainian athlete disqualified over war tribute helmet

France 24 · 2026-02-12
Milano-Cortina: Ukrainian athlete disqualified over war tribute helmet

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Olympic race for wearing a “helmet of remembrance” honouring athletes killed since Russia’s invasion, breaching IOC rules banning political messages in competition. He can remain at the Games after a last-minute intervention