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IOC's decision on Heraskevych is 'profoundly wrong', says Ukraine PM

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Posted on February 10, 2026

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KYIV, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee's decision banning Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from using a helmet with images of Ukrainian sportspeople killed during

Ukraine PM Calls IOC's Ban on Heraskevych 'Deeply Misguided'

Ukraine's Response to IOC Decision

KYIV, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee's decision banning Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from using a helmet with images of Ukrainian sportspeople killed during the war was "profoundly wrong", Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Tuesday.

Impact on Ukrainian Athletes

"More than 650 Ukrainian athletes will never stand on an Olympic stage. They were killed by Russians," Svyrydenko said in a post on X. "Against this reality, the decision to ban the helmet of our athlete... is profoundly wrong. Remembering the dead is not politics. It is dignity."

Public Reaction and Statements

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa and Olena Harmash; Editing by Daniel Flynn)

Key Takeaways

  • IOC banned Heraskevych's helmet honoring fallen athletes.
  • Ukraine's PM calls the decision 'profoundly wrong'.
  • Over 650 Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict.
  • Public outcry over the IOC's decision.
  • Remembering the dead is seen as an act of dignity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a skeleton athlete?
A skeleton athlete is a competitor in the winter sliding sport of skeleton, where individuals make timed runs while lying face down on a small sled down a narrow, twisting track.

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