Yaroslava Mahuchikh announced her first competition of 2026: where the Olympic champion will compete

Yaroslava Mahuchikh returns to the tournament in Cottbus

According to glavcom.ua: Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who is a world record holder in high jump, is preparing for her first competition in 2026. She will participate in the Springer-Meeting in Cottbus, Germany.

According to the latest news, the tournament will take place on January 28, 2026, as part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Bronze. This will be Mahuchikh's first start in Cottbus, and we remember that in the past she achieved impressive results here that brought her to the top of world sports.

Victorious performance in Cottbus and extraordinary 2025

In 2025, Yaroslava Mahuchikh reached the highest height at the tournament in Cottbus, achieving a jump of 2.04 meters. This performance marked the beginning of her successful appearances at the European Championships and the Olympics, and also helped set a world record at this competition.

In the 2025 sports year, Mahuchikh also won a bronze medal at the World Championships and was one of the leaders vying for the title of Europe's best athlete. Although she did not win, this year was very successful for the Ukrainian athlete.