The Ukrposhta joint-stock company has issued a stamp in honor of Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to the "memory helmet".
This is stated in the company's message, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
The message says that strong deeds do not always bring medals, and sport sometimes becomes more than just sport.
On February 12, Ukrposhta is issuing a stamp with Vladyslav Heraskevych as a sign of support and respect, as a record of the moment when an athlete became the voice of the entire country.
"There are things that cannot be disqualified. Dignity. Memory. Loyalty to the Motherland. And they are worth more than any gold in the world. We are proud of the courage and strength of our athlete, so we are presenting him with 50 unique numbered stamps," the message says.
It is noted that making this stamp charitable, unfortunately, is not possible for legal reasons, but Vladyslav will be able to sign these stamps and draw them at auctions to raise funds for a good cause.
Date of issue – February 12, 2026, number of stamps in the sheet - 9
The denomination of each postage stamp is U (the denomination of a postage stamp with the letter "U" is UAH 24.00 (including VAT).
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on February 9, at the Olympics, Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevych was criticized for wearing a helmet with portraits of deceased Ukrainian athletes.
On February 11, Heraskevych was allowed to use a black armband or ribbon without personalization instead of a "memory helmet" depicting Ukrainian athletes who were killed due to russian aggression.
On the eve of his first start at the Olympics, Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevych informed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during a meeting that he was ready to compete in competitions exclusively in a "memory helmet".
On February 12, Heraskevych was disqualified immediately before the first race.
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