Winter Olympics: Why has Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych memorial helmet been banned?

Wednesday 11 February 2026 20:35, UK

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Sky Sports Geraint Hughes explains why Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from wearing a helmet which has photos of friends and athletes who have lost their lives in the war with Russia.

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