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@EugeneMcParland@mastodon.ie · 9 hours ago

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych before his first run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy for wearing a 'helmet of memory' honouring Ukrainian athletes killed by russia's full-scale war.

A close-up of a Ukrainian athlete in a reflective helmet, with the Olympic rings visible on their suit. The image features the word "DIGNITY" and "UKRAINE" prominently. Source: REUTERS/Annegret Hilse.

Aral Balkan

@aral@mastodon.ar.al replied · 9 hours ago

@EugeneMcParland Bastards.

wendooOOOoo

@wendinoakland@beige.party replied · 1 hour ago

@aral @EugeneMcParland It was an act of bravery and balls. He certainly knew he’d never be permitted to do his run, but the press he received was outstanding. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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