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Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet

February 12, 2026

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that featured images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the ongoing conflict with Russia. His decision to honor these athletes has sparked widespread support and solidarity among Ukrainians.

Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet

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Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
He wore a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war.
The International Olympic Committee requested he change his helmet.
Heraskevych is considered a likely medal contender.

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Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet

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