IOC Bans Vladyslav Heraskevych's Tribute Helmet at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee prohibited Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing a helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry criticized the decision as a betrayal after the governing body cited rules against political demonstrations in venues.The skeleton racer was offered the compromise of wearing a black armband instead of the gear featuring peers killed during the Russian invasion.