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.
The war dead pictured on banned Ukrainian athlete's helmet
Der ukrainische Skeletonfahrer Vladyslav Heraskevych trägt bei internationalen Wettkämpfen einen Helm mit Bildern von ukrainischen Sportlern, die seit der russischen Invasion getötet wurden. Die International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) untersagte die Nutzung des Helms, da sie gegen Regeln zu politischen Botschaften verstoße. Heraskevych und der ukrainische Verband kritisieren das Verbot als Zensur und betonen die Bedeutung des Gedenkens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Why was the Ukrainian athlete banned from the Winter Olympics?
The athlete was banned for wearing a helmet featuring images of the war dead.
Q:Who was pictured on the banned Ukrainian athlete's helmet?
The helmet pictured Ukrainian soldiers and others who died in the war.
Q:Was the Ukrainian slider's ban appeal successful?
No, the appeal was dismissed and the slider remains banned.
Q:What item of equipment led to the Ukrainian athlete's ban?
A helmet with prohibited imagery led to the ban.
Q:Is the Ukrainian athlete still banned from competition?
Yes, the athlete remains banned following the dismissed appeal.