IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer over war tribute helmet
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IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych for helmet honoring war dead, sparking criticism from President Zelenskyy.
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet honoring Ukrainians killed in the nation’s war with Russia.
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