American Politics up in the Air over the Olympic Facility in Livigno
American athletes are facing criticism and political controversy as they prepare for the Olympics in Milan-Cortina, primarily centered around freestyle skier Hunter Hess's statements.
Medal for Conscience
The article discusses a Ukrainian skeleton athlete's tribute to fallen sportspeople amid the ongoing Russian aggression.
CAS rejects appeal from Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Games
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich for wearing a helmet adorned with images of athletes who died in the war with Russia.
Scandal at the Winter Games: The Failure of the IOC
The exclusion of a skeleton athlete due to a helmet featuring images of athletes killed in the war marks a significant defeat for IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
Skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych disqualified from the Milan Cortina 2026 Games for refusing to change his helmet
Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics for not complying with IOC regulations regarding athlete expression by refusing to change his helmet.
Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified at Olympics for helmet honoring athletes killed in Russia's war
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that honored Ukrainian athletes killed during the war with Russia, leading to criticism of the IOC's stance.
Skeleton star defies ban: 'I will not disappoint them'
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych plans to wear a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war despite a ban from the International Olympic Committee.
Ex-NFL star encourages American Olympians to 'pipe down' and 'respect the flag'
Boomer Esiason called for American Olympians to focus on their sports and respect the flag instead of voicing political opinions while competing in Italy.
Machala: STVR journalists are kids, Vlhová divides society
Lukáš Machala criticized the activism of journalists and expressed concern over the divisive impact of athlete Petra Vlhová's political statements on society.
Donald Trump berated the athlete
Donald Trump criticizes freestyle skier Hunter Hess for expressing doubts about representing the U.S. amid political controversies, igniting backlash from MAGA supporters.
Pee Protest by British Freestyler Goes Unpunished
British freestyler Gus Kenworthy's protest against the US immigration agency, expressed through social media, receives no repercussions from the International Olympic Committee.
Gus Kenworthy: The athlete who urinated in the snow that says 'F*** ICE' - The image he shared on Instagram and his explanation
Gus Kenworthy, a freestyle skier competing for Team GB in the 2026 Winter Olympics, sparked controversy by sharing a photo on Instagram of the words 'F*** ICE' written in the snow with his urine.
'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing
Activists supporting the 'Save Women's Sports' movement express mixed feelings about the Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes in women's sports, despite a prevailing confidence in the legal defense's position.