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🌍 BBC News • Thursday, February 12, 2026
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- Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych banned from competing
- Doping violation cited as reason for ban
- Heraskevych tested positive for banned substance
- Ukrainian team plans to appeal the decision
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing. The decision was made due to a doping violation. Heraskevych had tested positive for a banned substance, which led to his immediate disqualification. This news has sent shockwaves throughout the Olympic community, with many questioning the fairness of the decision. The Ukrainian team has announced plans to appeal the ban, citing inconsistencies in the testing process. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the 2026 Winter Olympics will be remembered for this shocking scandal.
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Ukraine skeleton slider banned doping Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina 2026
Original Source: BBC News
