Ukrainian athletes have already received 17 licenses to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy), the National Olympic Committee (NOC) reports.
“The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has received official confirmation of 17 licenses to participate in the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo,” the NOC said in a statement.
In particular, as of today, Ukrainian athletes have won quotas in three sports: biathlon – 10 licenses (5 men, 5 women); cross-country skiing – 5 licenses (2 men, 3 women); alpine skiing – 2 licenses (1 man, 1 woman).
It is noted that the qualification process will last until January 18, 2026.
“Ukrainian athletes still have many competitions ahead of them, where they will have the opportunity to win Olympic passes in other sports. According to the forecasts of the national winter sports federations, international federations and the International Olympic Committee, it is expected that about 40-45 Ukrainian athletes will be eligible to represent our country at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games,” the statement said.
As reported, at the 2026 Winter Olympics (February 6-22) in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy), athletes will compete for 195 medals in 16 Olympic sports.
Vadym Gutzeit, President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine, expects Ukraine to perform successfully at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy), as well as at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (France). With 12 medals, Ukraine took 22nd place in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
