Heraskevych was disqualified for wearing a "helmet of memory" during competition. Zelenskyy honored him in Munich, stating, "Remembrance is not a violation," and affirming Ukraine's support for its Olympians.
Zelenskyy Honors Disqualified Ukrainian Skeleton Racer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the Order of Freedom following his controversial exclusion from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.