Ukraine’s ski jump team to skip three World Cup stages, coach says

Ukraine’s ski jump team to skip three World Cup stages, coach says AI

Ukraine’s national ski jump team will miss three stages of the 2026/27 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, coach Volodymyr Boshchuk told Sport.ua on 6 October. He said the plan limits long consecutive trips to protect athletes’ recovery and that the team may even skip Vikersund ahead of the world championships. Kyiv-area winter-sports followers should expect Ukrainian entrants at many World Cup stops, but not at every early-season event as the team prioritises rest and the world championships.

Coach Volodymyr Boshchuk outlined the team’s 2026/27 plan on 6 October, saying Ukraine will not attend every World Cup stage and will deliberately miss three events. The precise schedule will depend on athletes’ form; strong results could lead to wider participation, while fatigue or poor condition may prompt further absences.

Boshchuk explained the decision follows last season’s long multi-month trips, which left jumpers tired before major championships. He singled out long flights and extended time abroad—such as last year’s trip to Japan—as factors in choosing a lighter travel programme. The coach also said the team might skip the large flying hill in Vikersund because the world championships immediately afterwards are on a small hill, and switching between such hills is difficult.

Sport.ua notes Suspilne Sport as the original source for Boshchuk’s comments. Fans should expect updates as results and athletes’ recovery dictate final entries.

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