IOC Disqualifies Vladyslav Heraskevych Over Memory Helmet

Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games after refusing to remove a helmet honoring athletes killed during the invasion by Russia.The International Olympic Committee cited rules against political statements on the field of play despite an appeal filed by Vladyslav Heraskevych to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian officials condemned the decision while teammates took a knee in support of the barred athlete.