The 2026 Olympic Games
The 2026 Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are now in full swing. The twelfth day of competition on February 18th will see the conclusion of events in alpine skiing and snowboarding. On this day, Ukrainian athletes are scheduled to compete in several disciplines, which are highlighted in bold on the official schedule.
Competition Schedule for February 18th
According to the competition timetable, the following events are planned for February 18th in Kyiv time:
- At 10:05, women's curling matches begin:
- China vs. Denmark
- USA vs. Great Britain
- Sweden vs. South Korea
- At 10:45, the qualification for the women's cross-country team sprint takes place.
- At 11:00, the first run of the women's alpine skiing slalom starts.
- At 11:00, the first qualification run for women's freestyle skiing (aerials).
- At 11:15, qualification for the men's cross-country team sprint.
- At 11:45, the second qualification run for women's freestyle skiing (aerials).
- At 12:20, the final in men's snowboarding (slopestyle).
- At 12:45, the final of the women's cross-country team sprint.
- At 13:15, the final of the men's cross-country team sprint.
- At 13:30, the final in men's snowboarding (slopestyle).
- At 14:00, the final in women's freestyle skiing (aerials).
- At 14:30, the second run of the women's slalom.
- At 15:05, men's curling matches.
- At 15:45, the women's biathlon relay (4x6 km).
- At 17:40, a men's hockey quarterfinal: Canada vs. Czechia.
- At 19:10, a match between Finland and Switzerland.
- At 20:05, women's curling competitions.
- At 22:29, the final in men's short track speed skating (500 m).
Due to a severe blizzard, the competition format for freestyle skiing aerials has been modified: qualification will remain a two-jump event, but the final will now consist of two jumps instead of three. These adjustments have impacted athlete preparation, as they will now compete for medals under challenging weather conditions. Weather disruptions are not uncommon at the Winter Games, testing the flexibility of both organizers and competitors.
The 2026 Olympic Games promise to be packed with action, where Ukrainian athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their skills under a revised competition format.
The blizzard, which has affected the event schedule, may pose an additional challenge for the athletes. This underscores the importance of adaptability and readiness for unforeseen circumstances during major international competitions.