LIVE BLOG: Kaldvee and Lill finish Olympic tournament against Czech Republic
Estonian mixed curling pair Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill play their final match of the Olympic tournament against the Czech Republic to determine the ninth place.
At the Milano Cortina Olympics, the Estonian mixed curling team of Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill are set to play their last game against the Czech Republic, where the outcome will decide which team takes the ninth place in the tournament. Before the match, Estonia has recorded two wins and six losses, having lost to Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, South Korea, and the USA, while only achieving victories against Sweden and Canada. Similarly, the Czech team has also secured two wins and suffered six losses in the tournament up to this point.
This match is crucial, as the losing team will finish last in the Olympic tournament, highlighting the competitive stakes for both sides. The format of mixed curling is intriguing, comprising teams of two players, one male and one female, who will participate in a series of eight ends during the match. Each player delivers a set number of stones with the goal of getting as close as possible to the center of the target area, or "house," to score points.
As the live blog from Postimees details the game, it encapsulates not just the sport itself, but also the determination and resilience of the Estonian teams in a field where they have faced formidable opponents. This concluding match symbolizes both the challenges faced and the sporting spirit exemplified by Kaldvee and Lill, as they strive to end their Olympic journey on a high note despite earlier setbacks in the competition.