Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislav Geraskevich will not be punished for displaying a political poster at the Beijing Olympics. This was reported to Match TV by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

“We spoke with the athlete. It was a general call for peace. For the IOC, the issue is closed, ”they said.

Ukrainian skeletonist showed a political poster at the Olympics Olympiad 2022 On Friday, Geraskevich, after his third run at the Games, approached the video camera and showed a pre-prepared poster. The A4 sheet, packaged in a file, depicted the flag of Ukraine and the inscription "No war in Ukraine" in English (No war in Ukraine).

According to the regulations of the IOC, any actions and demonstrations of banners of a political nature are prohibited at the Olympic competitions, both by athletes and spectators.

Geraskevich eventually took 18th place at the Olympics.

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