Winter Olympics 2026: See conditions where athletes will live

Homes on wheels in the Alps

The Olympic village in Cortina, site of biathlon, curling, and alpine skiing events, looks unconventional.

It’s a large park featuring 377 mobile trailers located at the foot of the Dolomite Alps.

Each trailer is divided into two rooms, where two people live.

Despite concerns about the cold, athletes say the trailers are warm and equipped with modern plumbing. The main bonus is the mountain view right outside the room.

"Many were worried about the trailers: would there be heating? But it’s very cozy here, warm, and the plumbing works perfectly," shared Australian skeleton athlete Nick Timmings.

Lasagna, cannoli, and the Ukrainian flag

Beyond the living modules, the village features:

• A large fitness center

• Relaxation areas and massage rooms

• Outdoor cafes (the most popular spot for exchanging pins)

• A dining hall with Italian specialties (athletes are already raving about the local lasagna and cannoli desserts)

Ukrainian luger Nazarii Kachmar, who is settling in, said the atmosphere is very friendly.

According to him, the shared relaxation zones are the best place to meet colleagues from Canada, the US, and Romania.

Who will represent Ukraine at the 2026 Winter Olympics

This year, Ukraine earned 46 Olympic quotas across 11 sports, marking its largest Winter Games delegation since Vancouver 2010. The team includes 25 men and 21 women.

Biathlon (10 athletes)

Ukraine’s hopes rely on experienced leaders and ambitious young athletes:

• Men: Dmytro Pidruchnyi, Anton Dudchenko, Vitalii Mandzyn, Bohdan Borkovskyi, Taras Lesiuk

• Women: Yuliia Dzhima, Khrystyna Dmytrenko, Oleksandra Merkushyna, Olena Horodna, Daryna Chalyk

Luge (10 athletes)

Ukraine secured the maximum quota, with several crews competing for the first time:

• Singles: Anton Dukach, Andriy Mandziy, Yulianna Tunitska, Olena Smaha

• Doubles: Ihor Hoi / Nazarii Kachmar, Danyil Martsinovskyi / Bohdan Babura; Olena Stetskiv / Oleksandra Mokh

Freestyle and snowboarding

Ukraine is traditionally strong in ski acrobatics:

• Freestyle (aerials): Dmytro Kotovskyi, Oleksandr Okipniuk, Maksym Kuznietsov, Yan Havriuk; Anhelina Brykina, Diana Yablonska, Oksana Yatsiuk, Nelli Popovych

• Slopestyle: Kateryna Kotsar

• Snowboarding: decorated Annamari Dancha (parallel giant slalom)

Skeleton and ski jumping

• Skeleton: Vladyslav Heraskevych

• Ski jumping: Yevhen Marusiak, Vitaliy Kalinichenko (normal and large hills)

Other sports

• Figure skating: Kyrylo Marsak (men’s singles)

• Short track: Oleh Handei, Yelyzaveta Sydorko

• Nordic combined: Dmytro Mazurchuk, Oleksandr Shumbarets

• Alpine skiing: Dmytro Shepiuk, Anastasiia Shepilenko

• Cross-country skiing: Anastasiia Nikon, Sofiia Shkatula, Yelizaveta Nopriienko, Daryna Myhal, Oleksandr Lisohor, Dmytro Drahun

The 2026 Winter Olympics will start on February 6 and last until February 22. This year, the competitions will be split between Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

We previously reported that the IOC sets conditions for Russian participation in the Olympics after the peace deal.