Zelensky slams Olympics for ‘playing into Russia’s hands’ after Ukraine athlete gets Disqualified

Politicsnigeria | 13-02-2026 11:44pm |

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly condemned the disqualification of Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych after he competed wearing a helmet featuring the images of fallen Ukrainian sportsmen. In a sharply worded statement posted on social media, Zelensky criticised the International Olympic Committee, accusing its leadership of indirectly benefiting aggressors through the decision. He argued that ...The post Zelensky slams Olympics for ‘playing into Russia’s hands’ after Ukraine athlete gets Disqualified appeared first on Politics Nigeria.

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