Today, ERR will broadcast the women's 10 + 10 km cross-country skiing event from the Milan Cortina Olympics, featuring several Estonian athletes who are recovering from illness.
Today at 13:50, ETV and the ERR sports portal will provide a live broadcast of the women's 10 + 10 km cross-country skiing event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The commentary will be delivered by Tarmo Tiisler and Taavi Lehemaa, with reporting by Johannes Vedru. A total of 70 skiers are on the starting list, including Estonian representatives Kaidy Kaasiku, Keidy Kaasiku, and Teiloora Ojaste, who are looking to perform well despite recent health setbacks.
The Kaasiku sisters struggled with illness around the New Year, which impacted their preparation. However, their coach Jaanus Teppan has stated that they have been focusing on recovering and gradually building their speed leading up to the Olympic event. He expressed hope that they can demonstrate their optimal performance at the Olympics after overcoming their recent health issues. Their testing week has shown improvements, and they are gearing up for competition.
Among the favorites for Saturday's race are renowned skiers like Jonna Sundling, Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson, and Moa Ilar. They will face tough competition from American Jessie Diggins, while the Norwegian team expects strong performances as well. The stakes are high as these athletes aim to secure medals in the Olympic setting, making this event a significant moment in the cross-country skiing calendar.
