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Ukrainian athlete out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet honoring war dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian athlete participating in the Winter Olympics, was disqualified from racing due to his refusal to remove a helmet that honors athletes killed since Russia's invasion ...
Australian Woods edges Kingsbury and Horishima in epic men's moguls final
In an intense competition, Australian skier Matt Graham Woods won the gold medal in the men's freestyle skiing moguls event, narrowly beating Canada's Brady Cameron Kingsbury for first place. Japan's ...
Ukrainian athlete out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet honoring war dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych was denied participation in a skiing event at the Winter Olympics after refusing the IOC's request to not wear a helmet commemorating athletes who died since Russia's 2022 invasi...
Ukrainian Biathlete Vladyslav Horansky Excluded from Winter Olympics Due to Prohibited Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Horansky, a Ukrainian biathlete competing in the Winter Olympics, has been excluded from further competition due to wearing a helmet which was considered unauthorized and displayed an image ...
Ukrainian Skier Vladyslav Heraskevych Removed from Olympic Competition for Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian cross-country skier, has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics due to wearing a helmet with portraits of war dead heroes, which is against the International Oly...
Ice Hockey Chief Calls for International Ban on Russian, Belarusian Athletes to Be Lifted
Luc Tardif, an ice hockey official, calls for lifting the ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus at an event related to the Winter Olympics, following similar comments made by FIFA's Gianni Infantino...
Scotty James and defending champion Ayumu Hirano soar into halfpipe final
Australian Scotty James and Japanese defending champion Ayumu Hirano have qualified for the men's snowboard halfpipe final alongside Yuto Totsuka and Ryusei Yamada from Japan. The athletes are set to ...
Charting China’s Winter Olympics Rise
The article discusses how Beijing has strategically used hosting major winter sport events like the Winter Olympics from Lake Placid onwards to enhance its sports and soft power influence up to the up...
Ukrainian athlete out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet honoring war dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych has been barred from participating in the Winter Olympics on Thursday for refusing to comply with the IOC's request not to wear a helmet that honors athletes who have died since ...
Estonian sports museum showcases country's first ever Winter Olympics appearance
The Estonian sports museum highlights Estonia's participation in its very first Winter Olympics 100 years ago when the games were still relatively new. Back then, the country sent out a more modest de...
Disqualified Winter Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych Loses Final Appeal
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet design, which honors Ukrainian athletes killed by Russian forces, has led to a disqualification from the Winter Olympics due to concerns about p...
Estonian MEP urges Ukrainian Winter Olympics helmet controversy competitor be reinstated
Urmas Paet, an Estonian Member of the European Parliament from the Reform party, has appealed for the reinstatement of a Ukrainian athlete who was excluded from the ongoing winter games in Milano Cort...
Estonians 28th and 34th in Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men's 10K freestyle ski
In the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men's 10 km freestyle cross-country skiing event, Alvar Johannes Alev was the top Estonian finisher, securing the 28th position....
Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson Gets Engaged at the Games; Snoop Dogg Puts In His Support
Highlights from day six of the Winter Olympics 2026 include athlete Breezy Johnson's engagement announcement during her time in the games and rapper Snoop Dogg's show of support for the event....
Japan's Yuma Kagiyama matches Beijing performance with silver medal
In recent Winter Olympics figure skating events, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama matched his silver medal performance from the previous Beijing games. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov secured the men's...
Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson Gets Engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg Offers Support
On day six of the Winter Olympics 2026, notable highlights include athlete Breezy Johnson announcing her engagement and rapper Snoop Dogg showing strong support for the event....
Ukrainian Athlete Excluded from Winter Olympics Due to Banned Helmet Honoring War Dead
A Ukrainian athlete participating in speed skating at the Winter Olympics was excluded after they were denied permission to wear a helmet adorned with symbols honoring fallen soldiers of the ongoing c...
Ukrainian Skier Vladyslav Heraskevych Excluded from Winter Olympics Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a ski jumper from Ukraine, has been barred from participating in the Winter Olympics due to his use of a helmet adorned with symbols honoring Ukrainian war dead. The symbol was ...
Figure skater Aleksandr Selevko shrugs off fall, makes Winter Olympics free skate
Estonian figure skater Aleksandr Selevko initially performed well in his short program at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday but faced a fall. Despite this setback, he managed to advance to...
The star athletes from Japan and abroad competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is expected to feature many internationally known athletes from both Japan and overseas countries, promising a globally recognized competition....
Watch: Winter Olympics opening ceremony live on ERR this Friday
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will commence this Friday at 8:45 PM local time in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The event can be viewed live through ETV2 and additional links p...
Winter Olympic Games 2026: How Ukraine Is Represented
The article discusses Ukraine's participation and representation at the Winter Olympic Games scheduled for 2026. It covers teams, athletes selected to represent Ukraine in various winter sports events...
Ukrainian Bobsledder Disqualified from Winter Olympics Due to Prohibited Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian bobsledder participating in the Winter Olympics, has been disqualified due to wearing a helmet that violates Olympic regulations. The helmet, adorned with symbols ho...
Ukrainian Skier Vladyslav Heraskevych Excluded from Winter Olympics Due to Helmet Bearing War Memorial Emblem
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a biathlete from Ukraine, was excluded from the Winter Olympics after he wore a helmet featuring an emblem honoring fallen soldiers in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and R...
Sara Takanashi overcomes Beijing nightmare with bronze at 2026 Games
Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi won her first Olympic medal since Pyeongchang in 2018 when she secured a bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This medal was especially significant as it helped her o...
Ukraine Team Hit Hard at Winter Olympics: Skater Disqualified for Wearing Controversial Helmet; Appeal Rejected by Court
A Ukrainian athlete competing in the Winter Olympics was disqualified after wearing a helmet deemed controversial. The decision sparked an appeal, which was subsequently rejected by the court, setting...
Flawless Yuto Totsuka stomps to gold in men's halfpipe
In the men's halfpipe event, Australia's Scotty James secured a podium spot, preventing a Japanese sweep of the medals. The top three were Yuto Totsuka (Gold), Ryusei Yamada (Bronze), with Ruka Hirano...
Latvian-born Darta Zunte first to represent Estonia in Winter Olympics skeleton event
Darta Zunte, born in Latvia, is competing in skeleton for Estonia during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This marks Estonia's debut participation in the skeleton event....
Kristjan Ilves 6th in Winter Olympics Nordic Combined after early lead
Kristjan Ilves, an Estonian athlete competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, initially led the Nordic Combined event after the ski jumping round but ultimately finished sixth overall....
Estonian mixed curling pair's Winter Olympics come to an end with loss to Czechs
Estonia's mixed curling team consisting of Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill concluded their participation in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics by losing 8:4 against the Czech Republic....
VANCE IN MILAN FOR WINTER OLYMPICS, PLANS TRIP TO ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN
Vance, likely referring to a high-ranking official or sports delegation leader, is currently in Milan for the Winter Olympics. Post-Olympics, Vance has itinerary plans that include visits to both Arme...
Vance Is In Milan For The Winter Olympics
Vance has traveled to Milan for the Winter Olympics and will continue his trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan....