Azerbaijani figure skater Vladimir Litvintsev, who qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, will participate in the European Championships in January.
This was stated by Gunel Badalova, Secretary General of the Winter Sports Federation.
The official answered a question about the athletes' preparations for the Olympics:
"Vladimir Litvintsev obtained a license for the Winter Olympics based on his results at the World Championships. Anastasiya Papatoma's qualification for the World Championships was determined recently. She qualified for the Olympics based on the total points she scored in several alpine skiing competitions held by the International Ski Federation (FIS). Currently, both athletes are training intensively. V. Litvintsev will participate in the European Championships in January. Anastasiya is also continuing her training. We hope that both athletes will adequately represent our country at the Winter Olympics," she said in a statement to Report.
It should be noted that the Winter Olympics will be held from February 6 to 26 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.