The pairs skating short program is set to take place during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with competitors set to perform following the qualification round of freestyle skier Henry Sildaru. The live broadcast on ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will be hosted by Anu Säärits and Liina-Grete Lilender, starting at 21:30. This event is highly anticipated as some of the world's best pairs skaters will showcase their skills on the Olympic stage.

Notably, reigning world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara from Japan have already shown strong performances, securing a solid win in the team event short program. They will take the ice for their performance later in the competition, expected to be one of the highlights of the evening. Following their performance, the German pair Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin, who were crowned European champions in Tallinn last year, will skate, alongside other notable pairs such as Italian skaters Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii, and Georgian duo Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava.

The broadcast aims to celebrate the skill and artistry of pairs skating, showcasing the athleticism and coordination required in this intricate discipline. Fans of winter sports are encouraged to tune in and watch, as the performances are expected to be thrilling and competitive, contributing to the rich legacy of the Winter Olympics.