Ukraine to Send Largest Winter Olympic Team in 16 Years to Milan 2026

Preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics

According to НОК: Ukraine is preparing to send a delegation of 46 athletes to the XXV Winter Olympic Games, to be held in Milan-Cortina in 2026. This contingent marks the country's largest Winter Olympic team in the past 16 years. This significant representation underscores a period of renewed growth for Ukraine's winter sports program following the challenges of recent years.

This will be Ukraine's biggest delegation to a Winter Games since Vancouver 2010. Ukrainian athletes are aiming for strong performances in Milan to elevate the nation's sporting achievements on the global stage.

Growing Momentum in Winter Sports

The participation of such a sizable team highlights the increasing interest in winter sports within Ukraine and the athletes' preparation to compete internationally. Successful results at the Olympic tournament could further boost the popularity of winter sports in the country and help stimulate the development of necessary training infrastructure.