Team GB's skeleton world champion Matt Weston has suffered a huge blow ahead of the Winter Olympics after being told the new helmet he was set to deploy in Italy is illegal. The root of this issue is understood to trace to new rules being introduced next year for helmet design in the skeleton. The British believe their latest offering would comply with the 2027 directive but falls outside those in force for these Olympics. ‘Filed on February 2, 2026, the appeal challenges a decision by the IBSF on January 29, 2026 stating that the helmet does not comply with the IBSF skeleton rules based on its shape. The design and manufacture of the Team GB helmet was funded by the BBSA, which they argue meets rigorous safety standards.

Source: Daily Mail February 04, 2026 14:38 UTC