Ukraine at the 2026 Olympic Games
Ukraine has earned 10 licenses in luge to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games, which will be held from February 6 to 22 in Milan-Cortina. This is 4 more licenses than at the previous Games in Beijing-2022, indicating an improvement in the results of Ukrainian athletes in this sport.
Licenses and Representation of Ukraine
In men's singles luge, Ukraine received 2 quotas, which will be represented by:
- Anton Dukach
- Andriy Mandziy
In women's singles luge, 2 quotas were also earned:
- Yulianna Tunitska
- Olena Smaga
In men's doubles luge, Ukraine will have 2 crews:
- Igor Hoy paired with Nazariy Kachmar
- Danil Martynovsky with Bohdan Babura and Maksym Pachuk with Andriy Muts
In women's doubles luge, Ukraine will for the first time be represented by one crew:
- Olena Stetskiv and Oleksandra Mox
Thanks to earning these licenses, Ukraine has also secured its participation in the team tournament, which adds another important aspect to the overall success at the upcoming Olympic Games.
Gaining 10 licenses in luge highlights the gradual progress of Ukrainian athletes in this sport, which is an important indicator for the country on the international stage. Additionally, participation in the team tournament opens new opportunities to showcase the competitive spirit and unity of the Ukrainian team at the 2026 Olympic Games.