2026 "Olympic Ukraine" Journalism Competition
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, together with its "Press and Communications" Commission, has officially opened the second stage of the nationwide "Olympic Ukraine" contest for sports journalists in 2026. This competition is organized in two rounds aimed at selecting winners across multiple award categories.
The initial round runs until October 15, 2026, during which regional branches of the NOC review submissions and select local winners. The second round will continue until October 30, 2026, accepting works from first-round winners as well as independent entrants. Submissions should be emailed to press@noc-ukr.org with the subject line indicating "Olympic Ukraine" and the relevant category.
Competition Categories
The contest features the following categories:
- Best Publication of the Year
- Top Sports Journalist of the Year
- Outstanding Sports TV/Video Production
- Digital Project of the Year
- Best Sports Photograph
- Sports Journalism Debut – The Alexander Mashchenko Award
- Excellence in Coverage of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, Milan-Cortina 2026
The "Olympic Ukraine" competition plays a vital role in advancing sports journalism nationwide by providing a platform to honor talented reporters and their work. Encouraging participation from both regional winners and self-nominated journalists highlights the event’s commitment to diverse perspectives in sports media. This initiative also prepares Ukrainian journalists to cover major upcoming events, especially the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, an important milestone for the country's sporting community.