Love is in the big air for Ukrainian skier after reaching Winter Olympics final

February 15, 2026

TL;DR

Kateryna Kotsar qualified for her first Olympic big air final.
She protested a teammate's ban by writing 'freedom of memory' on her glove.
Kotsar's boyfriend, Bohdan Fashtryha, proposed to her after her qualifying run.
She noted that training in Ukraine involves difficulties like lack of electricity and heating.
Kotsar was previously informed by the IOC that her custom helmet inscription 'Be Brave like Ukrainians' was considered propaganda and could not be used.

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