The article details the Latvian luge team's upcoming battle for an Olympic medal in the relay event, marking the first inclusion of a women's team in this competition. The relay events have seen a decrease in participating nations, dropping from 14 in Beijing to just nine this year. The participation of the Latvian team, which will be competing with bib number 6, features a mix of experienced and emerging athletes aiming to secure a place on the podium once again.

Elīna Ieva Bota leads the relay for Latvia, alongside the duo 'Robots' formed by Mārtiņš Bota and Roberts Plūme, as well as Kristers Aparjods with Martas Robežnieces and Kitijas Bogdanovas team. Before the competition, they received good luck wishes from Elīza Tīruma, a former luge racer who has previously won two Olympic bronze medals for Latvia. Her support underscores the significance and the high expectations surrounding the Latvian team as they take to the ice in their quest for Olympic glory.

The article also contextualizes the competitive landscape, noting that German teams have dominated the World Cup season this year, winning three of the five relay events, while both Italy and Austria secured one win each. Latvia has shown promising results, having reached the podium at three events: securing second place in Sigulda and third places in both Vinterberg and Oberhof. These previous successes set a hopeful tone for the upcoming Olympic challenge in Milan-Cortina, emphasizing Latvia's potential to shine at the Winter Games.