Today, Finland faces a challenging day at the Olympics with several significant competitions scheduled. The ice hockey team, known as The Lions, is in a tough situation, needing to secure a win against Sweden after losing their opening match. A defeat against their rivals would jeopardize their chances of directly advancing to the quarter-finals, meaning they would face a stronger opponent in the elimination rounds.

In addition to hockey, the day marks important events in cross-country skiing and biathlon. In Val di Fiemme, the men's 10-kilometer freestyle race will take place, but notable skier Iivo Niskanen has opted out of the competition. Finland will be represented by Arsi Ruuskanen, Joni Mäki, Emil Liekari, and Niko Anttola, who will compete in the race starting at 12:45 PM.

The biathlon competition also highlights the day's schedule, featuring a men's 10-kilometer sprint in Anterselva, where Olli Hiidensalo, who recently achieved a commendable fourth place in the normal distance event, will lead a Finnish team that includes Tero Seppälä, Tuomas Harjula, and Otto Invenius. This sprint race is set to begin at 3 PM, promising excitement for Finnish fans as their athletes aim for strong finishes in these pivotal events.