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On Tuesday, Olena Smaha, a Ukrainian who competes in luge, wore a message on her glove during her competition that said: “Remembrance is not a violation.”
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On Tuesday Olena Smaha wore a message on her glove during her competition that said Remembrance is not a violation
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February 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM (6 months ago)

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Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/world/olympics/ukraine-skeleton-olympics-banned-helmet-heraskevych.html

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia. Olympic officials cited a violation of the Games' prohibition on political speech, sparking outrage and criticism.

Olympics Ukraine Russia-Ukraine War Skeleton Political Speech International Olympic Committee Athlete Disqualification

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