"Disgraceful decision" - prominent journalist Piers Morgan slams IOC over Vladyslav Heraskevych's disqualification from the 2026 Olympics
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Renowned British journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has fiercely criticized the leadership of the Winter Olympic Games following the controversial suspension of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. As a reminder, the reason for the disqualification was the athlete's helmet, which depicted Ukrainian sportsmen who lost their lives during Russia's full-scale invasion.
Details: Morgan, known for his uncompromising opinions, did not hold back on social media, branding the actions of the Olympic officials as immoral.
“Disgusting decision. Shame on the Winter Olympic chiefs,” wrote the journalist, expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian athlete.
It is worth noting that Vladyslav Heraskevych used his helmet as a platform to honor the memory of fellow athletes whose lives were claimed by the war. However, organizers deemed this a violation of the rules regarding political neutrality, resulting in the athlete's immediate suspension.
Reminder: The official IOC store sells T-shirts commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
