Slovak skier Petra Vlhová is set to make her return to the slopes at the Olympics after nearly two years of recovery from knee surgeries. She will compete in the team slalom event alongside teammate Katarína Šrobová, who is currently in a difficult situation as the team sits in last place. Fans are hopeful that Vlhová, a reigning champion, can reverse the team's fortunes in this challenging new Olympic discipline.

During the last downhill competition, Šrobová faced significant pressure as she attempted to complete a challenging course to enable Vlhová's participation. Despite her efforts to avoid risks, she encountered difficulties on the rough terrain, and at a critical moment just before the finish, she veered off course. Fortunately, she managed to re-enter the course and finished, albeit with a time over ten seconds behind the first-place American skier, Breezy Johnson.

The anticipation surrounding Vlhová's return is palpable, as she seeks to bounce back from her lengthy recovery and revive her Olympic aspirations. This event is crucial not only for Vlhová’s career but also for the morale of fans and the Slovak team, who are looking for a moment of pride amid the challenges faced in this competition.