Oleh Handey

Oleh Handey is a Ukrainian short track speed skater who has gained attention for being one of the few athletes to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Recently, he made headlines after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prohibited him from competing while wearing a helmet that featured a motivational quote by Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko. Handey's statement emphasized that the phrase was a personal motivator and not a political slogan, highlighting the ongoing tension surrounding the representation of Ukrainian athletes amidst the conflict in Ukraine.