Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has criticised an announcement by the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) relating to the political significance of the state award he was given by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the day earlier than.

Supply: Vladyslav Heraskevych on Instagram

Particulars: Heraskevych posted an image of IOC President Kirsty Coventry receiving an award from former Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe.

Quote: "The IOC immediately mentions the truth that I acquired a state award from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as an alleged political part of my want to put on a helmet of remembrance.

Will Kirsty Coventry be disqualified for her political medal-winning efficiency as an athlete on the Olympic Video games as a result of she was rewarded for it by the dictator Mugabe?"

Particulars: Kirsty Coventry was a swimmer who previously represented Zimbabwe and gained 7 Olympic medals: 2 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze.

Background:

• Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Olympics for sporting a helmet of remembrance throughout a number of official coaching periods. The helmet options pictures of 20 Ukrainian athletes killed as a consequence of Russian aggression. Heraskevych was barred from collaborating within the competitors.
• The Ukrainian athlete appealed the suspension. On 12 February, the day earlier than the decision was introduced, he met with IOC President Kirsty Coventry, however they have been unable to achieve an settlement. The IOC later restored his accreditation, however Heraskevych was nonetheless not allowed to compete.
• On 12 February, Heraskevych acquired the Order of Freedom from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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