The Olympics and politics often mix and here's some competitors who were punished for it.

American athletes have spoken out this week on ICE’s actions in Minnesota, joining a long tradition of Team USA using their Olympic platform to speak out.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee's rules on freedom ...

A Ukrainian skeleton racer has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics over his “helmet of remembrance." ...

By Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The ejection of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Games over his "helmet of remembrance" has put the spotlight on rules over ...

Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

This weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades.

Following are political incidents or protests that have led to the disqualification of athletes from the Olympic Games: ...

As U.S. athletes and staff arrived in Italy for the Winter Olympics, they were greeted by protesters opposing ICE's planned ...