Gazeta Esportiva.com
·10 February 2026
IOC lets Ukrainian wear black armband at Olympics for war victims

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·10 February 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) authorized on Tuesday (10) the Ukrainian flag bearer at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games to wear a black armband, after he was prevented from using a helmet that displayed photos of athletes from his country who were killed during the Russian invasion.
“We consider this a good compromise,” IOC spokesperson Mark Adams told the press, reminding that the organization prohibits any political demonstration during Olympic competitions or ceremonies.
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* With content from AFP.
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