Who is on helmet that led to Ukrainian athlete's Winter Olympics ban?
Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.
Ukrainian slider still banned as helmet appeal dismissed
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal to wear a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, preventing him from competing at the Winter Olympics.
Ukraine’s Heraskevych has appeal for Winter Olympic reinstatement dismissed
Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych had his appeal dismissed as images on his helmet breached an Olympic 'sacred principle'.
Ukrainian slider Olympics over as helmet appeal dismissed
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed his appeal to wear a helmet depicting images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country.
Ukrainian slider's Olympics over as helmet appeal dismissed
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed his appeal to wear a helmet depicting images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country.
Haiti’s Winter Olympics kit redesigned at last minute to fit IOC guidelines
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Milano Cortina acting as ‘propaganda for Russia’, says banned Heraskevych
Ukrainian skeleton racer Heraskevych says 2006 Winter Olympics 'acts as propoganda for Russia' as CAS hearing begins.
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Q:Why was the Ukrainian slider banned from the Winter Olympics?
The Ukrainian slider was banned due to a dismissed appeal regarding their helmet.
Q:What was the outcome of the helmet appeal for the Ukrainian slider?
The helmet appeal for the Ukrainian slider was dismissed, resulting in their exit from the Olympics.
Q:What changes were made to Haiti's Winter Olympics kit?
Haiti's Winter Olympics kit was redesigned at the last minute to comply with IOC guidelines.
Q:What did banned athlete Heraskevych say about Milano Cortina?
Banned athlete Heraskevych stated that Milano Cortina is acting as 'propaganda for Russia.'
Q:What does the dismissal of the helmet appeal mean for the Ukrainian slider?
The dismissal of the helmet appeal means that the Ukrainian slider's participation in the Olympics is over.