Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet

By Polina Lytvynova

Ukrainians are uniting in solidarity with Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after he was disqualified for wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia’s invasion.

(Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)

Ukrainians are uniting in solidarity with Olympic skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after he was disqualified for wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia’s invasion.

(Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/12/nx-s1-5712648/winter-olympics-vladyslav-heraskevych-ukraine-banned-ukrainians-react