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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 36 MIN
[EN] Helmet vs. the IOC: When Morality Gets in the Way of Medals | The Fuse #142
from Drošinātājs · host Rihards Plūme, Dīvs Reiznieks
Why Vladislav Heraskevych’s disqualification over a “memorial helmet” became a matter of principle - and how it was received in Ukraine. Dīvs Reiznieks speaks with Oleksandr Hlyvynskyi, head of the Ukrainian Sports Press Association, about the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s “neutrality,” double standards, and how sport in Ukraine continues even under wartime conditions. Also: how athletes support the army, the role sport may play in rebuilding the country after the war, and why solidarity from other nations in moments like these is more than symbolism. This is a complete interview without translation from the Latvian Radio’s podcast "Drošinātājs" (“The Fuse”), dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their fight against Russian aggression. Links to the full version of the podcast can be found here: linktr.ee/drosinatajs
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Why Vladislav Heraskevych’s disqualification over a “memorial helmet” became a matter of principle - and how it was received in Ukraine. Dīvs Reiznieks speaks with Oleksandr Hlyvynskyi, head of the Ukrainian Sports Press Association, about the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s “neutrality,” double standards, and how sport in Ukraine continues even under wartime conditions.
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