Heraskevičs
Heraskevičs is a Ukrainian skeleton athlete who gained international attention for his emotional tribute to fallen Ukrainian sports figures during the ongoing conflict with Russia. As the flag bearer for Ukraine at the Olympic opening ceremony, he has been vocal about highlighting the impact of the war on his country. Recently, he faced restrictions from the International Olympic Committee regarding the use of a helmet adorned with images of deceased Ukrainian athletes, yet he has been allowed to wear a black armband in their memory, symbolizing his commitment to honor their legacy.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Heraskevičs was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee based on the IBSF jury's decision.
Latvijas un Lietuvas olimpiskās komitejas lūdz IBSF skaidrojumu par lēmumu Heraskeviča lietā / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-13
Heraskevičs was disqualified by the IOC shortly before the competitions for refusing to change his helmet.
Atmiņām nevajadzētu būt par iemeslu sodam / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-13
Heraskevičs was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee based on a decision regarding his actions during the Olympic skeleton competition.
Heraskevičs IBSF lēmumu apstrīd Sporta arbitrāžas tiesā / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-12Heraskevičs was disqualified from participating in the 2026 Olympic Games for refusing to comply with SOK athlete conduct guidelines.
Par atteikšanos mainīt ķiveri ar nogalināto ukraiņu attēliem SOK diskvalificē Heraskeviču / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-12
Heraskevičs participated in training wearing a helmet in memory of Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war.
Heraskevičs treniņos turpina startēt ar ķiveri karā nogalināto Ukrainas sportistu piemiņai / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-11
Heraskevičs is a Ukrainian skeletonist who used a helmet with images of fallen Ukrainian athletes during training.
SOK atļauj Ukrainas skeletonistam Heraskevičam startēt ar melnu rokas apsēju karā nogalināto sportistu piemiņai / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-10
