The classic sprint qualification event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics continues today, with five Estonian athletes participating in the competition. The live broadcast from ETV and ERR's sports portal is set to commence at 10 AM, where sportscasters Vahur Leemets and Taavi Lehemaa will provide commentary alongside reporter Johannes Vedru. The qualification rounds will see the women starting first, followed by the men later in the morning.

In the women's qualification, Mariel Merlii Pulles will be the first to compete at 10:15 AM, followed by Estonian athletes Teesi Tuul and Teiloora Ojaste. The men's qualification begins at 10:57 AM, featuring compatriots Karl Sebastian Dremljuga and Martin Himma. The event is poised to be a significant moment for Estonian cross-country skiing, as these athletes aim to showcase their skills on an international stage.

The classic sprint comes on the heels of previous Olympic highlights, where notable performances included Johannes Hösflot Kläbo winning the men's freestyle sprint in Beijing. With the live broadcast scheduled to continue through to the finals, the anticipation builds for viewers as Estonia’s competitors take to the track, contributing to the nation’s Olympic aspirations in the winter sports arena.