The Finnish Olympic team, featuring NHL stars, begins its competition at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with their first match against Slovakia today at 17:40.
Today marks a highly anticipated day at the Milan-Cortina Olympics as the Finnish ice hockey team, known as the Leijonat, prepares to take the ice with a roster that includes notable NHL players. They kick off their tournament with a match against Slovakia scheduled for 17:40 local time. The Finnish team is looking to make a strong impression in their opening game.
In addition to ice hockey, the schedule includes women's biathlon, where Finnish athletes will compete in the 15-kilometer normal distance event. Among the competitors are medal hopeful Suvi Minkkinen, along with Inka Hämäläinen, Noora Kaisa Keränen, and Sonja Leinamo, all of whom are looking to represent Finland strongly on the international stage. The biathlon event forms a critical part of the Games as Finland aims to secure medals across various sports.
As the day progresses, Finnish athletes will also participate in men's nordic combined events featuring Ilkka Herola, Eero Hirvonen, and Wille Karhumaa. The day of competition will culminate in ice dancing, where Juulia Tarkkila and Matthias Versluis will showcase their skills. A dedicated results service will provide live tracking of the events, allowing fans to follow the action in real-time and check the schedules of all Finnish competitors.
