The Olympics have a long history of athletes expressing their deepest feelings about their homeland.
Vladislav Heraskevych is carrying a heavy burden this year. He has been training no different than any other Olympian while his homeland is ravaged for Russian politics.
He must compete. He has done nothing wrong. He is correct in his moarning. The IOC has a right to maintain civilized demeanors, but, they also should have empathy for athletes facing such hardship by their country.
Vladislav Heraskevych should be allowed to compete in a helmet approved by the IOC. He should not be turned away as if his moarning is wrong. He is correct. Russia should not have the victory over his oppression.
In rejecting these athletes pain and conscience the IOC is sterilizing the event when everyone in the world knows and understands this athletes expression of grief. Let him compete. It is right that he does. He just needs to change his helmet.
