Nelli Popovych
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Неллі Василівна Попович |
| Born | 23 July 2007 Berehove, Ukraine |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Freestyle skiing |
Event | Aerials |
Nelli Vasylivna Popovych (Ukrainian: Неллі Василівна Попович; born 23 July 2007) is a Ukrainian freestyle skier specializing in aerials. She represented Ukraine at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Career
Popovych debuted at the international level in February 2022 when she competed at the European Cup in Krasiya, which is located in her home region, Zakarpattia Oblast. Later that year, she finished 11th at the Junior World Championships. On 6 December 2025, she debuted in the World Cup competitions.
In January 2026, she received a relocated quota to represent Ukraine at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[1]
Results
Olympic Winter Games
| Year | Age | Aerials |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 18 | 19 |
World Cup
Individual rankings
| Season | Aerials |
|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 25 |
European Cup
Podiums
| Season | Place | Event | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Obertauern, Austria | Individual | 1 |
References
- ^ "Zakarpattia Athlet Nelli Popovych Is Going to Represent Ukraine at the Winter Olympics". zaholovok.com.ua. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.