Ukraine's Women's Volleyball Team Reveals Roster for Inaugural Nations League Campaign

Ukraine Women's Roster for the 2026 Nations League

According to Главком: Head coach Jakub Głuszak has named a 14-player squad for the opening week of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, marking Ukraine's debut in the competition. The team will compete in Canada from June 3 to June 7.

The roster for the tournament includes the following athletes:

• Setters: Daryna Sharhorodska (Zhetysu, Kazakhstan), Olena Napalkova (Viesti, Finland).
• Opposites: Viktoriia Danchak (IBK Altos, South Korea), Anna Artyshuk (Palmberg, Germany).
• Outside Hitters: Oleksandra Milenko (Dinamo, Romania), Yuliia Dymar (Berel, Kazakhstan), Valeriia Nudha (Olympiada, Cyprus), Marta Fedyk (Kaposvár, Hungary).
• Middle Blockers: Svitlana Dorsman (Developres, Poland), Uliana Kotar (Mulhouse, France), Diana Meliushkyna (Beşiktaş, Turkey), Kateryna Zhylinska (Radomka, Poland).
• Liberos: Arina Boiko (Bukovynka), Alika Lutsenko (Wrocław, Poland).

Prior to the tournament, the team completed a training camp in Romania and competed in an international event in the Netherlands-the Four Nations Cup. During that cup, Ukraine defeated France but fell to the Netherlands and Germany.

On June 1, the squad departed for Quebec City, Canada, where matches begin on June 3. Ukraine's schedule for the first week of the Nations League is as follows:

• June 3 at 6:00 PM – vs. USA
• June 4 at 11:30 PM – vs. Germany
• June 5 at 11:30 PM – vs. Japan
• June 7 at 6:00 PM – vs. France

Additionally, Ukraine's men's national team has also announced a 30-player extended roster for the 2026 Nations League season, with up to 14 players allowed per match.

Ukraine's debut in the Women's Nations League marks a significant milestone for the country's volleyball program, as the tournament provides elite-level competition against top teams from around the globe.

The matches in Canada will serve as a proving ground for new players looking to make their mark internationally. The team's participation in a pre-tournament international event and dedicated preparation camp underscores their serious approach to the upcoming challenges.

As Ukraine's women's team prepares for its inaugural Nations League matches, it's worth noting that the men's squad has also unveiled its roster for the same tournament. This dual participation highlights a significant moment for Ukrainian volleyball, as both teams aim to showcase their talents on the international stage. For more details on the men's lineup, visit Ukraine's men's volleyball team announcement.