On Sunday, the Milan-Cortina Olympics will feature an exciting day for Finland as Finnish men aim for medals in cross-country skiing. The Finnish men's relay team, consisting of Lauri Vuorinen, Iivo Niskanen, Arsi Ruuskanen, and Niko Anttola, will begin their competition with the relay starting at 1:00 PM. This provides a significant opportunity for Finland to showcase their cross-country skiing prowess and potentially secure medals.

In addition to cross-country skiing, there is also a keen interest in the biathlon events. On the same day, both men's and women's pursuit races will take place. Suvi Minkkinen will compete in the women's event starting in sixth place, trailing the leader by 50 seconds. In the men's competition, Olli Hiidensalo will begin in an elevated starting position of 11th place, with a gap of 1.09 minutes to the leader. The performance of these athletes is crucial as they represent Finland's hopes in these challenging sports.

Furthermore, Sunday is critical for the Finnish ice hockey team, as it will determine their fate in the tournament with direct quarter-final spots at stake. Although the group order for Finland is already established, the outcome will be influenced by the completion of two other groups through four matches. Consequently, the day's events hold considerable significance for Finnish sports on a national scale, showcasing the country's talent across various disciplines and the excitement surrounding the Olympic Games.