IOC ban Ukrainian skeleton racer over helmet

February 12, 2026 at 08:32 AM

By BBC Sport

IOC ban Ukrainian skeleton racer over helmet

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Ukrainian skeleton race Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country.

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Ukrainian skeleton race Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Ukrainian skeleton race Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country.

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