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Ukraine's Skeleton Athlete Loses Bid to Wear Memorial Helmet at Olympics
sports13 days ago

Ukraine's Skeleton Athlete Loses Bid to Wear Memorial Helmet at Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Vladyslav Herasevych's appeal to overturn his ban from skeleton and to wear a memorial helmet at the Milan‑Cortina Games. The IOC maintains that Olympic sport must remain neutral and prohibits political or memorial expressions, warning that allowing such gestures could be exploited. The decision drew Ukrainian reactions and solidarity from teammates amid the ongoing war context.

US Olympians defend the right to speak up after Trump’s jab at a skier
sports19 days ago

US Olympians defend the right to speak up after Trump’s jab at a skier

American Olympic athletes say they have the right to voice opinions, with Chloe Kim and Maddie Mastro urging leaders to respond with empathy; Trump labeled Hunter Hess a ‘loser’ for his remarks, sparking a broader debate on whether Olympians should publicly express personal views. The episode underscores tensions around athlete speech at the Milano Cortina Games, while USOPC emphasizes support and mental-health resources for Team USA amid domestic political distractions.