The article focuses on the upcoming men's 10 + 10 km ski relay at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, scheduled to take place on Sunday. The event will be broadcast live by ETV and ERR's sports portal, with commentary provided by sports journalists Tarmo Tiisler and Taavi Lehemaa, and on-the-ground reporting by Johannes Vedru. The relay is a key part of the cross-country skiing program at the Olympics, attracting significant attention from sports enthusiasts.

Alvar Johannes Alev, a 32-year-old skier representing Estonia, will be competing in his second Olympic Games. In the previous Olympics held in Beijing, he finished in 33rd place in the 30 km ski relay. This event presents an opportunity for Alev to improve upon his past performance, as he joins a competitive field that includes strong contenders from Norway, particularly Johannes Hösflöt Kläbo, who is still seeking his first Olympic medal in this discipline despite previous world championship success.

The article emphasizes the context of the ski relay and the expectations surrounding Alev’s performance. With only one ski relay held in the current World Cup season, where the first non-Norwegian skater secured the ninth position, Alev faces a challenging yet exciting prospect. The narrative builds anticipation for his performance, highlighting the strength of the Norwegian team and the competition that awaits Alev during the Olympic race.