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IOC Bars Ukraine Skeleton Racer Over Memorial Helmet at Milano Cortina 2026

The IOC says the helmet violates Rule 50, maintaining that competition areas must remain free of messaging.

IOC Blocks Ukrainian Skeleton Racer’s Tribute Helmet, Allows Black Armband

FIS Blocks Russians and Belarusians From 2026 Olympic Ski Qualifiers as IPC Says None at Winter Paralympics

IOC Upholds Ban on Russian Teams for 2026 Winter Olympics