IOC Disqualifies Ukraine's Heraskevych Over Memorial Helmet

• Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych disqualified from 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
• Disqualification due to wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia.
• IOC stated Heraskevych refused to adhere to athlete expression guidelines despite multiple exchanges.
• Heraskevych intended to use the Games as a platform to highlight the war in Ukraine.
• The helmet featured portraits of Ukrainian athletes, including Olympians, lost since Russia's 2022 invasion.