Vladyslav Heraskevych's "helmet of remembrance" was banned by the IOC, with the Ukrainian losing a subsequent appeal to CAS.

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Heraskevych was disqualified from competition because of his commemorative helmet, which honors Ukrainian athletes and coaches who died during Russia's invasion.

Russian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire. The head of the Ukrainian ...

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