Ukraine Secures 37 Qualification Places for 2027 European Games – Oj

The national committee announced the latest spots across rugby sevens, aerobic gymnastics, and trampoline disciplines ahead of the Istanbul event.

October 10, 2026
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Ukrainian athletes have earned a total of 37 qualification places for the upcoming 4th European Games, scheduled to take place in Istanbul from June 16 to 27, 2027.

According to the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, the country recently secured 30 additional qualification spots across three sports. These include 26 places for men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams, two spots in mixed pairs for aerobic gymnastics, and two individual spots for men’s and women’s trampoline gymnastics.

Prior to this announcement, Ukrainian athletes had already secured seven qualification places, consisting of four in shooting and three in archery. Additional spots in other sports are anticipated to be confirmed as preparations continue. The final roster of the Ukrainian national team will be finalized closer to the start of the competition.

The 2027 European Games in Istanbul will feature a broad sports program, including badminton, 3×3 basketball, boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, coastal rowing, canoeing, aquatic sports, volleyball, gymnastics, judo, karate, kickboxing, athletics (European Team Championships), Muay Thai, table tennis, padel, rugby sevens, squash, sport climbing, shooting, archery, modern pentathlon, triathlon, taekwondo, and fencing.

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