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IOC president fights back tears after Ukrainian Olympian banned over helmet

February 12, 2026 · The Independent

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president issued an emotional statement after a Ukrainian Olympian who wore a helmet honouring war dead was disqualified from competing.

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