Winter Olympics 2026: Medal finals and key events on February 16

Where and when Ukrainian athletes will compete

The competition day for Ukraine opens with alpine skier Dmytro Shepiuk, who will compete in the men’s slalom. The first run is scheduled for 11:00 AM (Kyiv time), and the second at 2:30 PM (based on the results of the first run).

In short track, Oleh Handei will race in the 500 meters. His qualifying heat starts at 12:17 PM.

In the evening program, there are two medal-contending events. In the women’s big air final, Kateryna Kotsar will compete. Her jumps are scheduled for 8:30 PM, 8:53 PM, and 9:17 PM.

Also, in the ski jumping superteam tournament, Yevhen Marusiak and Vitaliy Kalinichenko will compete. The first round starts at 8:00 PM, with subsequent rounds following based on previous results.

Schedule of Ukrainian athletes – February 16:

• 11:00 AM – Alpine skiing. Slalom, first run (Dmytro Shepiuk)

• 12:17 PM – Short track. Men’s 500 m. Heats (Oleh Handei)

• 2:30 PM – Alpine skiing. Slalom, second run (Dmytro Shepyuk)

• 8:00 PM – Ski jumping. Superteam, first round (Yevhen Marusiak, Vitalii Kalinichenko)

• 8:30 PM – Freestyle. Big air, women’s final (Kateryna Kotsar)

• 8:53 PM – Ski jumping. Superteam, second round (Yevhen Marusiak, Vitalii Kalinichenko – if qualified)

• 9:20 PM – Ski jumping. Superteam, final round (Yevhen Marusiak, Vitalii Kalinichenko – if qualified)

Six medal finals

On February 16, a total of six medal events will take place at the Olympics. Champions and medalists will be determined in bobsleigh, alpine skiing, ski jumping, figure skating, freestyle, and short track.

Medal finals – February 16:

• 1:40 PM – Short track. Women’s 1000 m

• 2:30 PM – Alpine skiing. Men’s slalom

• 8:00 PM – Ski jumping. Men’s superteam

• 8:30 PM – Freestyle. Women’s big air

• 9:00 PM – Figure skating. Pairs. Free program

• 10:00 PM – Bobsleigh. Women’s monobob

Earlier, we covered the most notable events of February 15 and the updated medal standings at the Olympics in Italy.