Winter Olympics Helmet Scandal: Pardon Impossible Execute

The Disciplinary Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reinstated the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych following an appeal by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the committee announced on its official website. Athlete May Attend but Not Compete Under the decision, Heraskevych is permitted to remain at the Olympics but is not allowed to take part in competitions. Coventry previously met with Heraskevych, who had sought to compete wearing a helmet displaying photographs of athletes killed during the war. Observers noted that the IOC president appeared visibly emotional after the meeting.