U.S. Figure Skating Accepts Olympic Silver, Ends Scoring Dispute
#FigureSkating #OlympicControversyU.S. Figure Skating will not appeal the ice dance scoring that gave France the gold over Americans Chock and Bates. A French judge's scores were decisive. The ISU defended the judging, citing normal score variations. read more
Memory Helmet Disqualification Upheld for Ukrainian Olympian
#OlympicControversy #AthleteProtestUkrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his CAS appeal after being disqualified for a helmet honoring war victims, violating Olympic rules. IOC President Coventry was emotional but upheld the ban, respecting his stance but not the rules. read more
Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified Over Memorial Helmet
#OlympicControversy #UkraineSolidarityUkrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for a tribute helmet honoring war victims. He appealed, knowing he missed his event. IOC President Coventry, emotional, upheld the rules against on-field political statements. read more
Olympic Athlete Disqualified Over War Memorial Helmet
#OlympicControversy #AthleteActivismUkrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for refusing to remove a helmet honoring Ukrainians killed in the war. The IOC cited field-of-play expression rules, despite offering alternative tributes. read more
Olympians Public Apology Rejected by Ex-Girlfriend
#OlympicControversy #PublicApologyNorwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid publicly confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning an Olympic bronze medal. His ex-partner, responding anonymously, stated forgiveness is difficult despite the global apology. Laegreid later apologized for the timing. read more
Olympic Medalists Public Apology Rejected
#OlympicControversy #BiathlonScandalNorwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid's ex-girlfriend says it's "hard to forgive" his infidelity and his public apology after winning an Olympic bronze medal. He tearfully confessed on live TV, hoping for reconciliation. read more
Olympics Ban Ukrainians War Tribute Helmet
#OlympicControversy #UkraineWarUkrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from wearing a war tribute helmet at the Winter Olympics. The IOC says it violates rules on political statements, despite praise from President Zelensky for highlighting Ukraine's struggle. read more
Olympics Chief Decries ICE, Epstein Pre-Games Distractions
#OlympicControversy #MediaDistractionIOC President Kirsty Coventry called ICE protests and Epstein file revelations "sad" distractions from the Milan Cortina Winter Games. She hopes the focus will shift to athletes and Olympic spirit once competition begins. read more
Jonathan Owens Faces Backlash Over Wearing Simone Biles' Gold Medal
#SimoneBiles #OlympicControversySimone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, faced criticism for wearing her gold medal, prompting backlash over his past remarks. Despite controversy, supporters defended Owens, emphasizing love for Biles. Biles remained appreciative of his support. read more