Baku: Azerbaijani alpine skier Anastasia Papatoma has officially secured her place at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The young athlete, at just 17 years old, expressed her enthusiasm and commitment to representing Azerbaijan on one of the world's most prestigious sporting stages.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Papatoma conveyed her passion for skiing and the winter season, which has been a significant part of her life since childhood. She shared that her primary goal for the upcoming Games is to arrive in the best physical condition possible and compete to the best of her abilities. Papatoma emphasized the immense sense of responsibility and motivation she feels in representing her country at such a high level, aspiring to bring pride to Azerbaijan and her supporting team.

Papatoma detailed her rigorous preparation regime for the Winter Olympics, which includes high-quality ski training, consistent special training sessions at Shahdag, fitness training, and mental preparation. This comprehensive training program is designed to ensure she competes at her peak performance.

In addition to Papatoma, figure skater Vladimir Litvintsev will also represent Azerbaijan at the Olympic Winter Games scheduled to take place from February 6 to 22, 2026.