The International Olympic Committee disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milano Cortina Winter Games after ruling his “helmet of remembrance” violated rules on political messaging. The helmet featured portraits of Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed since Russia’s 2022 invasion. The 27-year-old's team said they would appeal the decision. In Kyiv, residents called the decision unjust, saying the world should be reminded that the war continues to claim lives.