"The Ukrainian skeleton racer who was disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics was given a gift of more than $200,000 on Tuesday to help him keep competing and advocating for his country. Vladislav Heraskevych was barred from Olympic competition last week because he insisted on wearing a helmet of memory adorned with images of more than 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed during the country's war with Russia."
"The respect and pride he has earned among Ukrainians through his actions are the highest reward. Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych arrives at the finish during a men's skeleton training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) At the same time, I want him to have enough energy and resources to continue his sporting career, as well as to fight for truth, freedom and the remembrance of those who gave their lives for Ukraine."
Vladislav Heraskevych was disqualified from Milan Cortina Olympics for wearing a helmet displaying images of more than 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia. Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov donated over $200,000 from his charity foundation to support Heraskevych, matching the payout awarded to Olympic gold medalists. The payment will go to Heraskevych's charity foundation to fund the athlete and his coaching staff, enabling continued competition and advocacy for Ukraine. The donation aims to provide resources for his sporting career and to support remembrance, truth, and freedom efforts on the international stage.
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