Winter Olympics row erupts as chiefs accused of 'betrayal' after banning helmet recognising dead athletes

Ukraine s flag bearer at the Winter Olympics, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, has levelled accusations of "betrayal" against the International Olympic Committee following a ban on his memorial helmet honouring compatriots killed since Russia s 2022 invasion. The 26 year old, who carried his nation s flag during last week s opening ceremony, wore the tribute helmet during Monday s training session, revealing that several of those depicted were personal friends

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Winter Olympics row erupts as chiefs accused of 'betrayal' after banning helmet recognising dead athletes

Ukraine s flag bearer at the Winter Olympics, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, has levelled accusations of "betrayal" against the International Olympic Committee following a ban on his memorial helmet honouring compatriots killed since Russia s 2022 invasion. The 26 year old, who carried his nation s flag during last week s opening ceremony, wore the tribute helmet during Monday s training session, revealing that several of those depicted were personal friends

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