Olympic Rules Clash with Tribute Helmet
Officials met with Kirsty Coventry after the disqualification.
IOC cited rules against political statements on the field of play, citing the helmet's depiction of over 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches.
IBSF criticized the decision as inconsistent with the Olympic Charter.
Heraskevych trained with the helmet despite IOC warnings.
Disqualification occurred 45 minutes before the race.
Heraskevych's team plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
He prioritized the helmet over a medal.
Critics and his father condemned the ruling.
Coventry showed emotional reaction after the decision.