Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Vladyslav Heraskevych Loses Appeal in Olympic ‘Helmet of Memory’ Dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal against his disqualification from the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, upholding a ruling that barred him from competing over a helmet honoring victims of Russia’s invasion. CAS said Olympic neutrality rules “reasonably balance” athletes’ freedom of expression with the need to maintain […]