Ukrainian Athlete Banned Over Helmet Demands Price of Dignity
Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from the Winter Olympics for refusing to remove a helmet depicting athletes killed in the Russian invasion of his country. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) deemed the helmet a violation of Olympic charter rules, despite Heraskevych’s assertion that it is a matter of national dignity and a respectful tribute. He maintains that his ban, despite being a medal contender, stems from an interpretation of rules he disagrees with, and has filed an urgent appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
John Q. Hosedrinker