Teen Kickbox Champ Killed in War Honored On Banned Olympic Helmet

Name: Teen Kickbox Champ Killed in War Honored On Banned Olympic Helmet
Uploaded: 2026-02-17 15:15:49Z
Duration: 2 min 4 s
Description: Karina Bakhur, a 17-year-old kickboxing champion killed by a Russian missile in Ukraine, is honored on Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet. He was banned from competing in skeleton for the tribute. Bakhur's father says he is proud that his daughter's memory lives on.

February 17, 2026 16:15 CET

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Teen Kickbox Champ Killed in War Honored On Banned Olympic Helmet

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Karina Bakhur, a 17-year-old kickboxing champion killed by a Russian missile in Ukraine, is honored on Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet. He was banned from competing in skeleton for the tribute. Bakhur's father says he is proud that his daughter's memory lives on.