The tenth day of the 2026 Winter Olympics features Ukrainian athletes competing in four different sports, with six medal events scheduled. This day marks a significant moment for Ukraine, as it continues to showcase its talent on an international stage amidst ongoing challenges.
Highlights from the previous day included performances by Ukrainian biathletes, as well as medal competitions in cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing, and ski jumping. The events are taking place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, where the atmosphere remains vibrant and competitive.
As the day begins, curling matches open the schedule. Three games in the women’s tournament commenced at 10:05 AM, including a live match between Denmark and Great Britain, available for viewing on the Suspilne Sport website.
In a notable development, Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Geraskevich announced a project aimed at supporting the families of athletes who have lost their lives due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This statement came shortly after his disqualification from the Olympics, which was a result of his intention to compete in a helmet adorned with images of fallen Ukrainian athletes. Geraskevich expressed his commitment to ensuring that the sacrifices of these individuals are not forgotten, stating, “The world remembers our tragedy. We are fighting not only on the battlefield.” He emphasized the need for tangible support for the families of the deceased athletes.
On the previous day, the preliminary round of the men’s ice hockey tournament concluded, determining half of the quarter-finalists and setting the stage for the qualification playoff matches. Direct spots in the quarter-finals were secured by Canada, the United States, Slovakia, and Finland, which advanced from second place in its group. The quarter-final matchups are as follows:
- Canada vs. Czech Republic / Denmark
- USA vs. Sweden / Latvia
- Slovakia vs. Germany / France
- Finland vs. Switzerland / Italy
On February 16, Ukrainian athletes will be competing in alpine skiing, short track, freestyle skiing, and ski jumping. In the women’s biathlon final, Kateryna Kotsar will represent Ukraine. The men’s ski jumping super team will feature Yevhen Marusyak and Vitaliy Kalinichenko. The schedule for Ukrainian athletes on this tenth day is as follows:
- 11:00 AM – Alpine Skiing: Men’s Slalom, First Run
- 12:17 PM – Short Track: Men’s 500m, Qualification
- 14:30 PM – Alpine Skiing: Men’s Slalom, Second Run
- 20:30 PM – Freestyle: Women’s Big Air
- 21:20 PM – Ski Jumping: Men’s Super Team, Final Round
Ukrainian athletes are set to compete in four sports on the tenth day of the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting their resilience and commitment to excellence. The day includes significant events in curling, alpine skiing, short track, freestyle skiing, and ski jumping, alongside a project to support families of fallen athletes.