‘Truth cannot be inconvenient’: Zelensky backs Olympian after IOC row over war-tribute helmet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky backs skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. Heraskevych faced a ban from the International Olympic Committee for his helmet design. The helmet featured portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia. Zelensky stated the helmet's message is a reminder of modern Russia's actions. Heraskevych aims to keep global attention on the conflict.

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‘Truth cannot be inconvenient’: Zelensky backs Olympian after IOC row over war-tribute helmet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky backs skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. Heraskevych faced a ban from the International Olympic Committee for his helmet design. The helmet featured portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia. Zelensky stated the helmet's message is a reminder of modern Russia's actions. Heraskevych aims to keep global attention on the conflict.
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