Milano Cortina acting as ‘propaganda for Russia’, says banned Heraskevych

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 13, 2026 at 02:17 PM

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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Olympics after the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation deemed imagery on his helmet, depicting athletes killed since Russia invaded Ukraine, violated rules on political neutrality. Heraskevych appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) seeking reinstatement, arguing his innocence. Following his CAS appearance, Heraskevych stated that the IOC's decision acts as propaganda for Russia and has led to threats against him. The IOC president Kirsty Coventry met with Heraskevych and allowed him to keep his credentials out of respect, despite the disqualification. CAS is expected to make a decision on his appeal later on Friday.

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International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation 40% Kirsty Coventry ×240% Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ×260% Ukraine ×260% Milano Cortina ×370% International Olympic Committee (IOC) ×470% Russia ×380% Vladyslav Heraskevych ×590%

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russia-ukraine conflict 80% propaganda 70% international olympic committee (ioc) 60% political neutrality 50% winter olympics 50% bobsleigh and skeleton federation 40%

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