The first meeting of the new Executive Committee of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine took place

As is traditional, the President of the NOC of Ukraine, Olympic fencing champion Vadym Guttsait, addressed the participants with an opening speech. He congratulated the newly elected members of the Executive Committee on taking up their posts, reported on the organisation’s activities since the previous meeting, and outlined the key tasks and areas of focus for the Ukrainian Olympic Movement in the coming period. 

Emphasising the importance of systematic and responsible teamwork, Vadym Guttsait noted:

“We are embarking on a new phase in the work of the Executive Committee of the NOC of Ukraine. It is important for us to work effectively as a single team, to join forces and to focus on what matters most — supporting Ukrainian athletes, developing the Olympic Movement and representing Ukraine on the international stage. There are many tasks ahead that require collaboration and a sense of responsibility from everyone.”

During the meeting, particular attention was paid to international activities and support for Ukrainian athletes. Vadym Guttsait presented a proposal to nominate Professor Maria Bulatova, Vice-President of the NOC of Ukraine and President of the Olympic Academy of Ukraine, as a candidate for the presidency of the Association of European Olympic Academies. This proposal was unanimously supported by the members of the Executive Committee.

They also considered the award of a special prize from the European Olympic Committees to Ukrainian snowboarder Dmytro Luchkin, who was awarded the 1st Piotr Nurovsky Prize. The NOC of Ukraine is proud of Dmytro’s achievement and delighted that his talent and hard work have received such recognition at European level.

Lyudmyla Panchenko, Executive Director of the NOC of Ukraine, provided an update on the participation of the official delegation of the Ukrainian national team in upcoming international multi-sport events, namely the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026 and the 18th Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Brașov 2027.

During the meeting, the formation of the Ukrainian NOC’s commissions was also discussed and their chairpersons were approved. In addition to the existing ones, a new commission – the Medical Commission – has been established within the structure of the Ukrainian NOC, which will work on issues relating to medical support and the health of athletes.