Ukraine's Biathlon Teams for the Upcoming Season Announced: A and B Rosters Revealed

Team Preparations for the 2026/27 Season

According to Главком: Ukraine's men's biathlon team will kick off its preparations for the 2026/27 season late this spring. The first training camp, led by new head coach Serhiy Semenov, is set for May 19 in Sianky. Additionally, a team arrival in Skhidnytsia is planned for May 16. On the same day, the B team will begin its training sessions in Bukovel.

Coaching staff changes were made after the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Oksana Khvostenko has taken over as the women's team coach, replacing Nadiia Bielova. Serhiy Semenov now leads the men's squad, succeeding Mykola Zots.

A and B Team Rosters Finalized

The rosters for the A and B teams have been officially confirmed. The A team comprises 20 biathletes: 12 women and 8 men.

The women's A team roster includes:

• Olena Horodna
• Khrystyna Dmytrenko
• Kseniia Prykhodko
• Polina Putska
• Khrystyna Ruda
• Liliia Steblyna
• Tetiana Tarasiuk
• Viktoriia Khvostenko
• Alina Khmil
• Daryna Chalyk
• Iryna Shevchenko
• Valeriia Sheihas

The men's A team roster features:

• Volodymyr Aksyuta
• Bohdan Borkovskyi
• Anton Dudchenko
• Taras Lesiuk
• Vitalii Mandzyn
• Denys Nasyko
• Dmytro Pidruchnyi
• Serhii Suprun

The women's B team roster includes:

• Yuliia Dzhyma
• Valeriia Dmytrenko
• Anastasiia Merkushyna
• Oleksandra Merkushyna
• Iryna Tarasiuk
• Viktoriia Yasenych

The men's B team consists of:

• Oleksandr Bilanenko
• Roman Borovyk
• Stepan Kinash
• Dmytro Kryukov
• Oleksandr Ponomarenko
• Ivan Steblyna
• Artem Tyshchenko
• Mykhailo Khmil
• Bohdan Tsymbal

With the new season on the horizon, preparations are already underway as both teams gear up for key competitions. This period is crucial for Ukrainian biathletes, especially given the recent coaching changes. The fresh strategies introduced by the new coaches could bring a renewed focus to athlete training, potentially boosting performance at international events. A strong summer and fall preparation phase may lay the groundwork for significant achievements in the upcoming season.

As the Ukrainian biathlon teams embark on their preparations for the upcoming season, the recent changes in coaching staff play a pivotal role in shaping their strategies. To gain deeper insight into the adjustments made, including the introduction of new coaches for both the men's and women's teams, explore this detailed report on the 2026/27 season's coaching lineup.