IOC President explains decision to not allow Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych to compete

From Associated Press.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was excluded from the Olympics after refusing to give up his plan to race in a helmet commemorating athletes who have been killed since Russia invaded his country. Coventry told reporters on Friday his disqualification was justified because he insisted on bringing his messaging — the tribute helmet — onto the field of play.

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