Ukrainian skeleton athlete felt it was a betrayal not to compete in the memorial helmet. An interview with a Ukrainian sports journalist
The article discusses the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs for wearing a helmet in tribute to Russian victims, highlighting the emotional impact in Ukraine and reactions to the International Olympic Committee's stance on the issue.
Ukrainian athlete disqualified for wearing ‘memorial helmet’ received gold medal equivalent compensation
A Ukrainian skeleton athlete disqualified for attempting to wear a ‘memorial helmet’ at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics received a donation equivalent to a gold medal prize from the owner of Shakhtar Donetsk.
2026 Olympics: The CAS rejects the appeal of Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych, disqualified for his memorial helmet
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring his fallen teammates.
These are the 22 athletes killed on the stopped helmet
The article discusses the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevytj for displaying the names of 22 athletes killed in the war on his helmet.
2026 Olympics: Disqualified for his memorial helmet, Ukrainian Heraskevych appeals to the CAS
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for attempting to wear a helmet that commemorated fellow athletes who died in the conflict with Russia, prompting him to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Lithuania criticises IOC over disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete
Lithuania has condemned the IOC for disqualifying Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych over his memorial helmet.
Ukraine Evaluated V. Heraskevyčius' Civil Position at the Olympics – Will Award the Order of Freedom
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Mychailovyč Heraskevyčius is set to receive the Order of Freedom for his patriotic actions, following his disqualification from competing in the 2026 Olympics due to a ban on wearing a memorial helmet.
Ukraine athlete barred from Olympics over memorial helmet
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that honors victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a 'memorial helmet'
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring deceased sportsmen from the conflict with Russia.
Einars Fogelis: In my opinion, it is not something that should be punished
Einars Fogelis, president of the International Luge Federation, expressed that mentioning memories should not warrant a punishment, commenting on the IOC's disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich for mentioning fallen athletes from Ukraine.
IOC expresses intention to ban Ukrainian athlete for wearing ‘memorial helmet’
The IOC has banned Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics for intending to wear a helmet commemorating victims of the Ukraine war.
Ukrainian Skeleton Athlete Disqualified Due to Helmet for Memorial Purpose, IOC Decides
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the upcoming Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet intended to honor athletes affected by the Russian invasion, deemed a violation of the Olympic Charter by the IOC.
Olympic Committee disqualifies Ukrainian skeletonist Heraskevich for refusing to change memorial helmet
The Olympic Committee has disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete Heraskevich for not complying with their guidelines regarding a helmet featuring images of deceased Ukrainians.
Ukraine's Heraskevych Disqualified for Memorial Helmet, IOC Persuading
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych risks disqualification for wearing a helmet adorned with images of athletes who died due to the Russian invasion, prompting the IOC to consider its stance on symbolic gestures.
These images were too much – Olympian's helmet banned
Olympic athlete Vladislav Heraskevitch's helmet, featuring images of Ukrainian athletes who died in the war, has been banned by the International Olympic Committee.