Vladislav Geraskevich - the flag bearer of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Vladislav Geraskevich has been chosen as the flag bearer of the national team of Ukraine at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo from February 6 to 22. This news is an important event for Ukrainian sports, as Geraskevich demonstrated his dedication to the country by refusing offers from other nations.
The athlete has already agreed to carry out this mission, as reported by Vadim Guttsait. Vladislav Geraskevich, who practices skeleton, noted that in the past he had received serious proposals from other countries but always aimed to compete exclusively for Ukraine.
'I will not name the countries, but there were cases… This was back when I was in my third or fourth year of practicing skeleton. Even then I made it clear that I was not interested. I want to compete only for Ukraine. There were three serious proposals, but we declined,' - Vladislav Geraskevich.
Support for national identity
Let us remind you that at the previous Summer Olympics in Paris, the flag of Ukraine was carried by:
- Elina Svitolina
- Mikhailo Romanchuk
In turn, at the Winter Olympics in Beijing the flag was represented by:
- Oleksandra Nazarova
- Oleksandr Abramenko
The choice of Vladislav Geraskevich as flag bearer emphasizes the importance of national identity and support for Ukrainian athletes on the international stage.
The choice of Vladislav Geraskevich for this honorary role indicates his high professionalism and patriotism, which are extremely important in light of the modern challenges facing Ukraine. Supporting athletes who represent the country in international competitions helps boost the morale of the nation and strengthen Ukraine's position on the world sporting stage. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be yet another opportunity to demonstrate the strength and unity of the Ukrainian people through sport.