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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.