Ukrainian athletes barred from wearing kit featuring map of Ukraine at Winter Paralympics 2026
Ukrainian athletes have been prohibited from wearing a kit with a map of Ukraine at the 2026 Winter Paralympics due to claims of political content by the International Paralympic Committee.
Mรถlder: Ukrainian women arrive here by bus for 30 hours, I'm rooting for them
The international rhythmic gymnastics competition Miss Valentine in Tartu attracts notable participants, including Ukrainian athletes who face significant challenges due to ongoing conflict in their homeland.
Zaharova comments on the fate of a Ukrainian athlete โ taunting or chilling threat?
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, taunts Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevytsia after he was barred from competing in the Olympics for refusing to remove his helmet, which depicted Ukrainian athletes killed due to the Russian invasion.
Skeleton Competition Ban at the Olympics: Helmets On in Remembrance
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch was banned from competing in the Olympics for wearing a helmet that honored athletes killed by Russia's invasion.
International Paralympic Committee Head: We Encourage Ukrainians to Participate
The International Paralympic Committee encourages Ukrainian athletes to participate in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Paralympics despite the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Three medals, two genders, and one solidarity
The article discusses the exclusion of Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics for refusing to remove his helmet painted with portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russian aggression.
INCREASED BOT ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN LATVIAN ATHLETES' SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS DURING PROTEST IN AUSTRIA
The article reports on the protests by Latvian and Ukrainian skeleton athletes in Austria against the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions, highlighting the tensions and responses from sports officials.
Ukraine will boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games due to the Russian flag
Ukrainian athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.
Ukrainian Paralympians will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan and Cortina games
The Ukrainian team will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan and Cortina Winter Paralympic Games due to the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.
LIVE - 2026 Olympics: France aims to stay in the Top 4, biathletes dream of a grand finale, Ukraine will boycott the Para Games ceremony due to the Russians
France's Olympic team is aspiring to remain among the top four nations, while Ukrainian athletes plan to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in response to Russian participation.
Ukrainian Paralympic team to boycott the opening ceremony due to controversy
The Ukrainian Paralympic team is boycotting the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Ukrainian Delegation to Boycott Paralympic Opening Ceremony in Protest of Russian Participation
Ukraine's Paralympic Committee announced that its athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in opposition to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Ukrainians to ERR on competing with athletes from the aggressor country: it is disgusting
Ukrainian athletes express their disgust over competing against athletes from Russia at the Olympics, feeling unsupported by the International Olympic Committee.
Ukrainian Parasports Athletes Will Not Boycott the Paralympic Games
Ukrainian parasports athletes will participate in the upcoming Paralympic Games in Italy despite the inclusion of athletes from aggressor nations.
The Russian flag will soon fly in Italy - This is how Zelensky reacted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed disbelief and outrage over the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the Paralympics under their national flags, calling it a 'dirty decision.'
A firm step: Ukrainian and Polish politicians will boycott the Paralympic Games
Ukrainian and Polish officials have announced their decision to boycott the Paralympic Games in response to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Volodymyr Zelensky calls the decision of the Paralympic Committee dirty
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the International Paralympic Committee's decision regarding Russian and Belarusian athletes as 'dirty' and 'un-European' in an interview.
Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Ukrainian officials have announced a boycott of the upcoming Paralympic Games in response to the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow athletes from Russia to compete under their national flag.
Zelenskyy condemns decision to let Russians and Belarusians compete under national flags at 2026 Paralympics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate under their national flags in the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Games.
Russian propagandists generate AI videos to discredit Ukrainian Olympians โ BBC
A Russian disinformation network is using AI-generated videos to undermine the credibility of Ukrainian athletes competing in the Winter Olympics.
Support for Ukraine at the Olympics: Swedes chant 'Freedom', Italians 'Forza Ucraina', Latvians say 'Thank you very much!'
Ukrainian athletes receive an outpouring of support from international fans at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina, with various nations expressing solidarity through chants and gestures.
Ukrainian officials to boycott Winter Paralympics over decision to allow Russians to compete under their flag
Ukrainian officials have announced a boycott of the upcoming Winter Paralympics due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their national flags.
The IOC silences Ukraine: it knows that if one speaks, they all will
The IOC has expelled Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet honoring deceased athletes from the war with Russia, highlighting ongoing political disputes surrounding the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Sports Politics: Russian Carries Ukraine Banner at Olympics Opening
A Russian architect led the Ukrainian delegation at the Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony, carrying a banner despite tensions surrounding the participation of Russian athletes.
The economic donation received by the Ukrainian disqualified by the IOC for using a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia
Ukrainian skeleton skier Vladyslav Heraskevych received a $200,000 donation after being disqualified by the IOC for wearing a helmet that commemorated athletes who died in the war with Russia.
Ukraine condemned the decision to allow Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Paralympics with their flags
Ukrainian officials have expressed outrage over the decision to permit athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the Paralympic Games under their national flags, emphasizing the conflict's impact on sports.
Anastasia Kucherova: โI, a Russian, walked in San Siro with Ukraine. I am tired of being afraid"
Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian architect, expressed her feelings of fear and respect for Ukrainian athletes while participating in a significant event at San Siro.
Did Ukrainian athletes really get housed separately in the Olympic village?
Russian propagandists claim that Ukrainian athletes were isolated in the Olympic village due to conflicts with other teams, citing misinformation from CBC News.
After disqualification from the Winter Olympics, Ukrainian athlete receives a $200,000 donation
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych has received a $200,000 donation after being disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet commemorating athletes killed in the war with Russia.
The Ukrainian disqualified for the helmet will receive 200,000 euros from the boss of Shakhtar: 'Pride and respect'
Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the war, will receive over $200,000 from Shakhtar Donetsk's owner as a recognition of his honor and commitment.
Ukrainian Heraskevych and the Olympics / 'Memory Helmet' from the Perspective of the Right to Freedom of Expression
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych intended to wear a tribute helmet honoring deceased Ukrainian athletes during the Winter Olympics, but was prevented by the IOC for violating rules on political expressions.
Milano Cortina 2026: Ukrainian athletes targeted by disinformation
Ukrainian athletes participating in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics face a wave of disinformation campaigns believed to be orchestrated by Russian sources.
Ukraine sanctions 10 Russian athletes following petition from skeleton racer Heraskevych
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian athletes due to their perceived complicity in supporting Russian aggression, following a petition from Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych.
The Most Famous Skeleton Helmet in the World: Who Are the People Depicted on It?
Ukrainian skeleton athlete V. Heraskevyฤius was disqualified for refusing to remove a helmet commemorating athletes who died due to Russia's invasion.
Saturday night plan: curling and brushing
Ukrainian Olympic athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for wearing a helmet depicting 24 athletes killed in the war against Russia, sparking discussions about the implications of such actions in sports events.
"Ukraine, you have all annoyed us," โ Russians spread viral lie about Hungarian skier at the Olympics
A viral false story about a Hungarian skier's reaction to Ukrainian athletes' protests at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has spread among pro-Russian media.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Heraskevych posts photo of IOC president receiving award from Zimbabwean dictator
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has criticized the IOC's statement on his state award, drawing parallels with IOC President Kirsty Coventry's recognition from Robert Mugabe.
VIDEOS: Jornal Liberal 1st Edition on Saturday, February 14, 2026
The Jornal Liberal covers a range of topics including the childhood of a Brazilian Olympic gold medalist, social media celebrations by actress Isadora Cruz, Ukrainian athletes honored with helmets, Mendonรงa's role as the rapporteur of a bank inquiry, and a glimpse into the vibrant Carnival celebrations across Brazil.
VIDEOS: DF1 from Saturday, February 14, 2026
The article covers various highlights and events in Brazil, including a family's story about a medal-winning athlete, celebratory moments from actress Isadora Cruz, and insights into Ukrainian athletes and political figures attending an event.
Confusion and anger โ Olympic viewers condemn the disqualification of Ukrainian skeletonist
Latvian Olympian Dainis Dukurs expresses outrage over the disqualification of a Ukrainian skeletonist for wearing a helmet honoring fallen friends in the war, signaling a broader discontent regarding the treatment of athletes from conflict zones.
Who were the Ukrainian athletes honored on the 'barred' helmet at the Winter Olympics; see INFOGRAPHIC
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych faced disqualification from the 2026 Winter Olympics for attempting to compete with a helmet honoring deceased compatriots in the war, which the International Olympic Committee deemed as a political statement.
Zelensky Awards Athlete who was Excluded from the Olympics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended a 27-year-old Ukrainian athlete at the Munich Security Conference for honoring the memory of deceased athletes due to Russian aggression while addressing his exclusion from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
One million for the banned Ukrainian athlete's helmet
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet honoring deceased Ukrainian athletes in violation of Olympic rules.
Helmets of Ukrainian Athletes Are Not a Political Statement, Says Expert
An expert claims that the helmets worn by Ukrainian athletes do not signify a political statement.
WEEK'S FACE โฉ Ukrainian Skeleton Athlete Defeated the IOC
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich made headlines at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics by competing with a helmet featuring images of fallen compatriot athletes, refusing to cover or switch helmets despite pressure from the IOC.
TAS rejects Vladyslav Heraskevych's claim, excluded from the Winter Olympics for his helmet
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has rejected Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal against his exclusion from the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics for wanting to compete with images on his helmet of athletes from his country who died in the war with Russia.
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.
Helmet Debacle at the Olympics: 'The Mistake Happened in Sochi 2014'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed the exclusion of Ukrainian athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch from the Olympic skeleton competition due to refusing to compete without a helmet depicting 22 deceased Ukrainian athletes.
Ukrainian removed from Olympics sends message to organizers: 'There will be no happy ending'
Ukrainian athlete V. Heraskevyฤius has been disqualified from the Olympics for wearing a helmet featuring images of deceased Ukrainian athletes, which the IOC deemed a political statement.
The Heraskewytsch Case: The Helmet Scandal Reveals How Ambiguous the IOC's Rules Are
Ukrainian athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch faces IOC restrictions for his helmet displaying the faces of athletes killed by Russia in Ukraine, sparking commentary on the IOC's unclear regulations.