On Saturday, Estonian women athletes will be competing in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The event will feature four Estonian competitors, with Tuuli Tomingas starting with bib number 8 at 15:49, followed by Regina Ermits with number 24 at 15:57, Susan Külm with number 65 at 16:17, and Johanna Talihärm with number 73 at 16:21. The live broadcast from ETV and ERR’s sports portal will start at 15:30 and will be commented on by Tarmo Tiisler and Karel Kulbin, with Ivar Lepik as the reporter.

The event is significant within the context of this year's World Cup, where competitors like French biathlete Jeanmonnot have been performing strongly, achieving a stage victory and two second places. Other notable participants include Swedish athlete Hanna Öberg, who has secured two stage wins, and Elvira Öberg, who has claimed one victory, in addition to Suvi Minkkinen from Finland. The competition will showcase a total of 91 female athletes on the starting list, with the last competitor starting an hour after the broadcast begins, indicating a highly competitive atmosphere.

This biathlon event at the Winter Olympics not only highlights the performance of Estonian athletes but also serves as a platform for some of the best in the world. As they compete on such an important international stage, the outcomes could have implications for future competitions and the visibility of biathlon within Estonia, showcasing the country’s growing prowess in winter sports.