Vladyslav Heraskevych shared that he had donned the helmet in an effort to speak out about Russia's war on Ukraine
As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will seek to boost the morale of their compatriots in Ukraine amid an ongoing war and a brutal winter.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics will be taking place in multiple locations, with venues scattered across the Italian Alps and Dolomites.
Multiple Olympians have voiced their opinions surrounding recent political ongoings across the globe just three days into the Games.
Ukranian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych claims the IOC has banned his helmet featuring images of people killed in the war in his home country, in a decision that "breaks my heart".
At least a dozen athletes will represent AIN at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's what it has to do with the ROC, Russia and the country's doping scandal.
One of the most talked-about moments at the Olympics came from Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. After his race in Beijing in 2022, just days before Russia launched its full-scale invasion,
Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych has trained the Winter Olympics in a helmet with images of compatriots killed during the war in his country
Ukraine sports minister hits out ‘irresponsible’ people who want Russia to return to Olympics - Matvii Bidnyi, Ukraine's minister of youth and sports, said that any change would appear to condone Russ
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
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