At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Estonian ski jumpers Kristjan Ilves and Ruubert Teder are set to compete in the large hill event. The live broadcast by ETV and ERR's sports portal is scheduled to commence at 10:55 AM, featuring commentary from Kristjan Kalkun and Kaarel Nurmsalu, with Johannes Vedru reporting. Ilves, who is participating in his fourth Olympics at the age of 29, started off strongly by winning the last week's normal hill competition. Though he encountered stiff competition and eventually placed sixth, it marked his best Olympic performance to date.

Despite the positive start, Ilves expressed some challenges with the larger jump hill, noting that while he performed well in training—consistently landing in the top ten—he is struggling to find the right technique for the larger hill. He mentioned concerns about his starting position and the launch technique, indicating that he hasn't yet found the optimal pressure point to effectively propel himself off the top. While he is not experiencing significant difficulties, he senses that he is not getting the necessary push to maximize his jumps.

The crucial competition today will certainly test the athletes' skills and adaptability, especially for Ilves, who has adapted his strategies from the normal hill to the larger one. As the Estonian contingent watches closely, Ilves and Teder's performances will be pivotal in contributing to the national pride and aspirations at the Olympics, showcasing the strength of Estonia's winter sports representatives on the international stage.