The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal from Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevič, affirming a decision made by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) which prohibited him from participating in the Olympic Games. This decision was reported by the Ukrainian media outlet 'Tribuna'. Heraskevič was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) based on the IBSF's ruling which deemed his choice to wear a helmet in memory of a deceased athlete was in violation of the Olympic Charter and the guidelines for athlete expression. The IBSF emphasized the obligation for athletes to adhere to the Olympic Charter and the federation's sports regulations, although they did not specify which particular rules were allegedly violated by Heraskevič. The appeal was considered by a specially constituted CAS panel of arbitrators specifically for the Olympic Games, underscoring the importance of adhering to established rules in international sports. This ruling may have implications for athlete rights and expressions within Olympic guidelines, raising questions about how organizations balance individual mourning gestures against the overarching standards set by the International Olympic Committee. As sports federations maintain a rigorous stance on adherence to regulations, athletes may need to navigate these constraints carefully to avoid disqualification in future competitions.