On Sunday, Estonia's mixed curling duo, Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill, are set to compete against South Korea in a crucial match at the ongoing Milano Cortina Olympics. This event marks a significant moment for the Estonian team, who have had a challenging tournament thus far with a record of two wins and four losses. The match against South Korea is particularly important as both teams are looking to improve their standings after a rough start to the tournament.

South Korea, after losing five matches in a row at the beginning of the tournament, finally secured a victory against the USA, winning 6-5 in an extra end, which could provide them with a much-needed boost in confidence. Conversely, the Estonian team has previously tasted victory against Sweden and Canada but faced defeats against more established curling nations including Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy, and Norway. This match will be crucial not only for the standings but also to maintain their competitive spirit in the Olympic arena.

Curling in mixed pairs is characterized by its unique format, where each team consists of one male and one female player, and they take turns delivering stones in a total of eight ends per match. Only one team can score points in each end, or none if there are no stones in scoring position. The objective remains to position their stones closest to the center, showcasing strategy and precision. As the tournament progresses, every match becomes increasingly vital, making the showdown between Estonia and South Korea a key fixture in their Olympic campaign.