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‘Disgraceful’: anger as World Aquatics allows Russia to compete under flag again

Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevych expressed disbelief and said the sports body is acting as if the brutal war does not exist

The Guardian - UK

Inside Kirsty Coventy’s transformation of the IOC – and the Trump problem looming over the LA Olympics

ONE YEAR ON: A year after she was sensationally elected as the first woman and first African to hold the most powerful office in sport, the IOC president retains plenty of internal support, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But far bigger challenges lie ahead

The Independent UK

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations

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Fake Euronews videos used in large Milan Cortina Olympics disinformation campaign

Across social media, a series of doctored Euronews videos spread false claims about Ukrainian athletes and refugees over the course of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Euronews

‘I want to come back, to win gold’: banned Ukrainian determined to race for glory in helmet of memory

On the eve of the fourth anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine, Vladyslav Heraskevych tells Sean Ingle he has no regrets about sacrificing his Winter Olympic dreams in Milano Cortina

The Guardian - UK

Award ceremonies can be anodyne – but Prince William’s Bafta moment broke through

It used to be accepted fact that nothing political or controversial would be mentioned within spitting distance of a podium. In the last few weeks that silent agreement has ended, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Highs, lows and halfpipes: the Guardian’s most memorable Winter Olympics moments

Curling cursing, podium camaraderie and stunning speed on skis linger for our writers after an astonishing Games

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Lindsey Vonn’s crash and the Ukrainian helmet row: 10 memorable moments from the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics came to a close on Sunday after over two weeks of unforgettable action

The Independent UK

“Most Intimidating Ski Helmet”: 38 Winter Olympics Moments That Went Into History

The Summer Olympics may be getting a bit more hype, but that doesn’t mean that the Winter Olympics aren’t as buzzworthy. Fans know that it can also be quite a sporting event, and these photos show that. These images capture some of the most photogenic moments in history, which you…

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Olympic politics, intrigue and sports marketing history recounted in IOC insider's new book

Political pressure on Olympic officials, like in the case of the Ukraine skeleton racer’s memorial helmet at the Milan Cortina Games, is nothing new, according to a long-time IOC insider

The Independent UK

Disqualified Ukrainian racer reveals fresh tribute to fallen athletes as he returns home from Olympics

Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics after a row over his war tribute helmet

The Independent UK

Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Who Was DQ'd Over Helmet Reportedly Gets $200K Gift

Vladyslav Heraskevych had his Olympics come to a controversial end last week.

Sports Illustrated

Update in case of Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet

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The Independent UK

My Take 5 (Edition 64): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your round-up of top international news of the past week. In this edition we are covering the results of the recent election in Bangladesh, PM Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan, Ukraine’s new sports hero Vladyslav Heraskevych, India’s seizure of Iran-linked…

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Heraskevych ban reflects badly on the International Olympic Committee

Letters: Readers respond to the barring of a Ukrainian athlete after he insisted on wearing a helmet featuring photos of athletes and children killed during Russia’s war on his country

The Conversation

The IOC’s ban of a Ukrainian athlete over his helmet reveals troubling double standards

On Feb. 12, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from competition for wearing a helmet that featured images of fellow Ukrainian athletes who had been killed in Russia’s invasion of his home nation.

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The 20 Wildest Most Bizarre Moments Of The 2026 Winter Olympics (So Far)

From broken medals to public cheating confessions, the 2026 Winter Olympics have delivered far more drama than anyone expected.

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International Olympic Committee secures big win on athlete speech limits ahead of 2028 LA Games

The International Olympic Committee secured a victory for itself when a Ukrainian skeleton athlete lost his appeal against disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games

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Ukrainian skeleton racer loses appeal to be reinstated in Winter Olympics after helmet row

Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after he was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet bearing the images of Ukrainians killed as a result of Russia’s invasion of the country

The Guardian - UK

Volodymyr Zelenskyy honours disqualified skeleton racer with order of freedom

Vladyslav Heraskevych has been barred from the skeleton for his tribute to his fallen compatriots

Euronews

European Commissioner for Sport says he 'respects' IOC's decision to ban Ukrainian Olympian

“Ukraine is going through a very tough time”, Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, discussing the Ukrainian athlete's disqualification, “But the decision by the IOC is one I respect.”

The Independent UK

Ukrainian star admits his Olympic dream is over despite appealing disqualification after helmet row

Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Olympics on Thursday following a helmet row but subsequently appealed the decision

The Guardian - UK

Dolomites diary: lederhosen, late buses and the anatomy of an Olympic ski jumper

Andy Bull says covering the first week of events at Milano Cortina 2026 has been enlightening but not straightforward

The Independent UK

Heraskevych hopes to win appeal, but knows his chance of racing in Olympics is over

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is challenging his Olympic disqualification, but he says he still cannot race in Milan Cortina

The Guardian - UK

Olympic chiefs have got it badly wrong over Heraskevych ban and owe him an apology

As athletes we try to focus on our event and the task at hand, but our lives do not take place in a vacuum

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