IOC bars helmet bearing images of fallen Ukrainian athletes; NOCU appeals, president expresses support Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Geraskevych trained in a helmet with portraits of athletes killed in the war; the International Olympic Committee prohibited the helmet at competition, offered a black armband as an alternative, and the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has appealed the decision; the president of Ukraine publicly supported the athletes' gesture.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Geraskevych's helmet honoring fallen athletes was banned by the IOC, igniting a fierce debate on how to remember war victims in sports.

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Because it was too busy indulging in the shameful, disgusting #EstablishmentHypocrisy of celebrating #VE #Day!🤢

How it LOVES its nauseating,"rose-tinted" #WarRemembrance ceremonies-EVEN as #Famine, #Genocide & #Slaughter is HAPPENING RIGHT NOW in #Gaza!

#NeverAgain..means "NOT NOW, we DON'T CARE!"

Veterans commemorate 50th anniversary of Saigon's fall and Vietnam War conclusion Ceremony honors veterans and reflects on sacrifices during the Vietnam War's conclusion.

Fall River City Council honors the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's end, remembering the sacrifices of veterans and the long-lasting impact of Agent Orange.

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