Main points
- Vladyslav Geraskevych has been disqualified from the Olympic Games for using a “memory helmet” that did not comply with the rules, a decision made by the jury of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).
- Ukrainian businesses, including Monobank, WhiteBIT, Kyivstar TV, “1+1 Ukraine” and OBRIO, supported Geraskevych with cash bonuses totaling several million hryvnias.
Ukrainian business announced several million in bonuses for Vladyslav Geraskevych / “Suspilne”
Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Geraskevych was disqualified from the Olympic Games, which caused a wave of indignation among Ukrainians. Some businesses decided to support the athlete with cash prizes, including Monobank, Kyivstar TV, “1+1 Ukraine” and others.
What business wrote out the awards to Geraskevych?
At least 5 companies have announced bonuses for the Ukrainian skeleton athlete, writes “UP”.
- Monobank decided to support Vladyslav not only verbally, but also financially. Geraskevych was awarded a prize of 1 million hryvnias.
- The founder and CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT, Volodymyr Nosov, wrote a check to a Ukrainian skeleton athlete for over 1 million hryvnias in cryptocurrency (500 WBT).
- “Kyivstar TV”, the “1+1 Ukraine” TV channel, and OBRIO each donated 500 thousand hryvnias to the athlete.
Why was Vladyslav 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.
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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.