Main points
- Vladyslav Geraskevych has been disqualified from the Olympic Games due to a “memory helmet” that did not comply with the rules, the decision was made by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation.
- Ukrposhta showed a new stamp with the image of Geraskevych in support of the disqualified athlete.
Ukrposhta showed a new stamp with Geraskevych / Getty Images
Vladyslav Geraskevych was disqualified from the Olympic Games due to a “memory helmet”, and Ukrainians noted that this decision by the IOC was unfair. Therefore, a kind of trend of supporting the athlete has started online – Ukrposhta and Monobank have already done this.
What does the Ukrposhta stamp with Geraskevych look like?
The company's CEO, Igor Smilyansky, announced a new stamp featuring the image of skeletonist Vladyslav Geraskevych.
The background of the stamp is similar to the background on the stamp “Russian warship, go to…”, but instead of a cruiser, the outlines of Russia are depicted. In the foreground is Vladislav Geraskevych himself in the “helmet of memory”.
New stamp / photo by Igor Smilyansky
Why was Geraskevych disqualified from the Olympic Games?
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Geraskevych has been suspended from the Olympic Games due to his use of a “memory helmet”.
The decision to disqualify the Ukrainian skeletonist was made by the jury of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) because the helmet that Geraskevych intended to wear at the competition did not comply with the rules .
After the official notification from the IOC about the disqualification, Vladyslav said that he was ready for such a decision. On his Instagram page, Geraskevych wrote that “this is the price of our freedom.”
Of course, it's a shame, I didn't want this scandal. I wanted to be part of this sporting holiday, which was also taken away from me. I wanted to be part of these Olympic Games in a friendly atmosphere with many athletes with whom I have good, friendly relations. We had great training, great results. We clearly saw that we could fight for medals at these Olympic Games. I don't regret it, like I did 4 years ago. There are things more important than medals. I stood up for what I believe in,
– Geraskevych reported.
What is known about the “memory helmet”?
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Geraskevych's helmet depicts 24 athletes killed by Russia during the war in Ukraine, including children. It was created by Ukrainian artist Iryna Prots.
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Geraskevych was disqualified by the IOC due to a “memory helmet.” The athlete intends to file a lawsuit with CAS to be banned from competing at the Games.
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Regarding the future of the “memory helmet”, Geraskevych noted that its path is not limited to the Olympic Games. The athlete plans to hold an auction and spend the funds received from it on aid to Ukraine.