Some of the athletes depicted on Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet were his friends
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear his helmet of remembrance on race days "because these athletes deserve to be on the track" - despite the International Olympic Committee banning him from doing so.
Heraskevych wore the helmet, which features images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country, during a training session on Wednesday after being told it was not allowed.
The IOC says the helmet breaks the rules laid down in the Olympic Charter and suggests he could instead wear a black armband to pay tribute.
Heraskevych says he does not believe the IOC will impose sanctions on him for continuing to wear it, adding: "I believe we have all the rights to wear this helmet in competition because it is fully compliant with the rules.
