"We will continue to fight for the right to compete in this helmet. I truly believe that we didn't violate any law and any rule. The IOC decision on that regard is, I would say, a little bit (of a) circus. If you follow (the) situation, you know that in Ukraine now it's a very difficult time. People sit in houses without electricity, without water, without heating,"
"[W]e have to concentrate on athletes' performance and sport on the field of play. The Games need to be separated from not just political and religious topics, but all types of interference so that all athletes can concentrate on performance. There are probably 20 or 30 conflicts around the world at any time,"
Vladyslav Heraskevych intends to compete at the Milan Cortina Games wearing a helmet that honors athletes slain defending Ukraine during the Russian invasion. The International Olympic Committee banned the helmet under Olympic Charter rules that bar political messages, saying the Games must remain separate from political, religious and other interference so athletes can focus on performance. Heraskevych is a serious medal contender, finishing fourth at last year’s world championships, and seeks to raise awareness of civilian hardships in Ukraine, including lack of electricity, water and heating amid Russian advances.
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