Day 10 at the Olympics: Ukraine Competes in Slalom, Short Track, Ski Jumping, and Big Air.

Competition Day at the Olympic Games

According to Novyny.live: The tenth day of competition at the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina on February 16 will feature Ukrainian athletes in four different events. Five members of the Ukrainian Olympic team will be vying for medals. The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are a key target for Ukraine's national sports program.

Competition Schedule

• Men's Slalom: Begins at 11:00, with Dmytro Shep'iuk representing Ukraine.
• Short Track Speed Skating: Oleh Handei competes in the 500m event at 12:17. He previously placed 16th in the 1500m.
• Team Ski Jumping: Yevhen Marusiak and Vitalii Kalinichenko will participate as part of a super-team.
• Women's Freestyle Skiing Big Air Final: Starts at 20:30, featuring Kateryna Kotsar for Ukraine.

Kotsar has already secured her place in the final, while the other athletes must qualify through their preliminary rounds. This packed schedule promises an exciting and potentially rewarding day for Ukrainian competitors.

This day is significant for the Ukrainian team, as strong performances across multiple disciplines could yield medals and improve the nation's standing in the overall medal table. Success on this global stage is particularly meaningful for Ukrainian sports, offering a moment of national pride and international visibility.