Heraskevičs: The IOC is not on the right side of history. Calls for Coventry to resign
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevičs has called for the resignation of IOC President Kirsty Coventry, criticizing her handling of his disqualification from the Olympics due to a helmet issue.
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.
The Disqualification of Olympic Athlete Heraskevičs Raises Questions About Athletes' Rights to Express Themselves
The disqualification of Latvian Olympic athlete Heraskevičs has reignited discussions about the rights of athletes to protest and express their political opinions in light of historical contexts.
Andžāne and Indriksons express support for Heraskevičs. Dukurs' pupils triumph in the relay
Latvian athletes Marta Andžāne and Emīls Indriksons finished 13th in the Olympic skeleton relay, showing support for disqualified athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs.
CAS rejects the request of Ukrainian skeletonist Heraskevičs
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevič's appeal against a decision from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) that barred him from competing in the Olympic Games.
Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation Board Member Dambergs: I Did Not Know About the Plan to Disqualify Ukrainian Skeletonist Heraskevičs
Martins Dambergs, a member of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, expressed his disapproval of the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs, stating that he was unaware of the decision beforehand.
Vice President of the International Federation Dambergs: I Previously Didn't Know About the Plan to Disqualify Ukrainian Skeletonist Heraskevičs
Mārtiņš Dambergs, vice president of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF), expresses his personal disapproval of the disqualification of Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevič, emphasizing that the decision was made by the IBSF jury.
Heraskevičs Challenges IBSF Decision in Sports Arbitration Court
Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislavs Heraskevičs has challenged the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation's decision at the Sports Arbitration Court, which barred him from participating in the Olympic Games.
Disqualified Ukrainian Skeletonist Heraskevičs Appeals to Sports Arbitration Court
Ukrainian skeletonist Heraskevičs claims his disqualification is unjust and seeks reinstatement for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
NHL legend Hašek on the disqualification of Ukrainian athlete: I am very disappointed with the IOC's decision
Hockey legend Dominik Hašek expresses his deep disappointment over the International Olympic Committee's disqualification of a Ukrainian athlete, Vladislav Heraskevičs, revealing his support for Heraskevičs as a hero for honoring fallen athletes during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
LSM explains: why the IOC disqualified Ukrainian skeletonist and is trying hard to separate politics from sports
The IOC disqualified Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislav Heraskevičs for violating political message rules by wishing to compete with a helmet honoring Ukrainian sportspeople killed in the war against Russia.
The Saeima criticizes the IOC's decision to disqualify a Ukrainian skeleton athlete. The 'Stability' deputies do not vote
Latvia's Saeima expressed support for Ukrainian athletes and criticized the IOC's decision to disqualify skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs during the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics.
Heraskevičs: IBSF and IOC know that the helmet rules have not been violated
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs believes that the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) understand he has followed the rules in honoring athletes killed during the Russia-Ukraine war by wearing a helmet.
Skeletonist Indriksons focuses on Olympic debut, shocked by Ukrainian's disqualification
Latvian skeleton athlete Indriksons is concentrating on his Olympic debut while expressing shock over the disqualification of his Ukrainian competitor, Heraskevičs.
Latvian skeleton coach: Heraskevičs' disqualification is despicable, Ukrainians will definitely file a lawsuit
Latvian skeleton coach calls the disqualification of athlete Heraskevičs despicable, stating that it will be challenged legally by Ukrainian representatives.
IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton athlete Heraskevičs
The International Olympic Committee disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevičs for refusing to change his helmet depicting Ukrainian sportspeople killed in the war.
Šteinbergs publicly calls on the IOC not to disqualify Ukrainian athletes
Ivo Šteinbergs, the coach of the Latvian skeleton team, has publicly urged the International Olympic Committee to allow Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevičs to compete despite a ban on his political helmet message.
Ukrainian Skeletonist Heraskevičs Rejects IOC's Proposed Compromise
Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislavs Heraskevičs continues to train with a helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes, defying the International Olympic Committee's ban on political symbols during competitions.
Heraskevičs is also ready to compete with SOK banned helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevičs plans to compete wearing a helmet that commemorates Ukrainian sportspeople killed in the war, despite IOC's restrictions.
Ukraine's skeleton athlete Heraskevičs: Thank you to the Latvian people for their support
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs will compete in the Olympics with a black armband after being prohibited from using a helmet featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the Russian aggression.
IOC bans Heraskevičs from competing with a helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has prohibited Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevič from competing while wearing a helmet that honors Ukrainian sportspersons killed in the war.