Ukraine’s Heraskevych disqualified from Olympics skeleton over helmet

Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Games due to repeatedly wearing a helmet that depicts Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the decision after a meeting with IOC President Kirsty Coventry, who had attempted to find an alternative solution for the athlete's message. Heraskevych was informed of his disqualification shortly before his competition began. The IOC offered him the opportunity to display his helmet and wear a black armband during the race, but ultimately decided that no messaging was allowed in the field of play. The decision was made to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Heraskevych's team plans to appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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