Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych speaks to the media amid an ongoing appeal hearing in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Stefanie Dazio)
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News1813-02-2026, 20:53

DQ-ed Ukrainian Athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych Hopes 'Truth Will Prevail...'

  • Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych appealed his disqualification from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
  • Heraskevych was banned for wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed since the 2022 Russian invasion.
  • The IOC cited a violation of the Olympic charter's prohibition on political gestures during competition.
  • Heraskevych expressed optimism after his CAS hearing, stating, "I hope truth will prevail, as I know I am innocent."
  • IOC President Kirsty Coventry met with Heraskevych, but he refused to change his helmet, emphasizing, "The rules are the rules."

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