Vladislavs Heraskevičs
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislavs Heraskevičs has been in the news for his defiance against the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ban on displaying political messages during competitions. He has been using a helmet that honors over 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the ongoing conflict with Russia, a gesture of remembrance and protest. Despite the IOC's warning that he could face disqualification for this display, Heraskevičs continues to train and prepare to compete with the helmet, symbolizing his solidarity with fallen compatriots amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Vladislavs Heraskevičs faced a controversial disqualification during the Olympic Games.
Itālijā noslēgtas ziemas olimpiskās spēles / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-23
Vladislavs Heraskevičs was previously disqualified under unclear circumstances during the Olympic Games.
Skeletonisti Andžāne un Indriksons olimpisko spēļu pāru stafetē izcīna 13. vietu / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-16
Vladislavs Heraskevičs was disqualified from the Olympic skeleton competition under unclear circumstances.
Diskvalificētais Ukrainas skeletonists paudis lielu pateicību Latvijai par atbalstu olimpiādē / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-14
Vladislavs Heraskevičs was disqualified under unclear circumstances during the competition.
Skeletonistam Indriksonam olimpiskajā debijā 18. vieta, zeltu izcīnot Dukura audzēknim Vestonam / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-14
Vladislavs Heraskevičs was disqualified under unclear circumstances.
Latvijas sportisti olimpiskajās spēlēs startē distanču slēpošanā, biatlonā, daiļslidošanā un skeletonā / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-13
Vladislavs Heraskevičs is under scrutiny for wearing a helmet banned by the International Olympic Committee.
Latvijas sportistiem vairāki starti ar cerībām uz augstvērtīgu rezultātu, olimpiskās spēles sākot arī hokejistiem / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-12
Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislavs Heraskevičs continued training with a helmet depicting over 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war despite a ban from the IOC.
Skeletona treneris Šteinbergs publiski aicina SOK nepieļaut Ukrainas sportistu diskvalifikāciju / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-11
