Olympic Helmet Row Shakes Milan-Cortina 2026
Controversy erupted at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on February 12, 2026, after officials barred Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing because of a tribute displayed on his helmet. The decision triggered global debate about athlete expression, political symbolism, and Olympic neutrality. The Helmet That Sparked the Dispute Heraskevych arrived at the track wearing…