On February 16, a significant date for Lithuania, 26-year-old alpine skier A. Drukarovas will compete in slalom races at the Olympic venue in Bormio. This will be his third event at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, making him the first athlete from Lithuania to participate in three different alpine skiing events at a single Olympics. Prior to this, no Lithuanian representative had achieved such a feat in one games, making Drukarovas's participation a historic milestone for the country.

Drukarovas's journey began with his performance in the Super G event on February 11, where he finished in 31st place. This was particularly notable as no Lithuanian athlete had previously met the Olympic standard for this event. Following that, he competed in the giant slalom on February 14, finishing in 23rd place, which is also the best result recorded by a Lithuanian in Olympic alpine skiing history. The previous record was held by Linas Vaitkus, who achieved 25th place in the downhill event in Nagano in 1998, before Drukarovas was even born.

As Drukarovas prepares for the slalom on February 16, he reflects on the importance of this day for him personally and for Lithuanian skiing. His performances are setting new records and inspiring future generations of athletes in Lithuania. The successes and participation of Drukarovas represent a significant step in elevating the visibility and competitiveness of Lithuanian winter sports on an international stage, particularly at the Olympic level.