As the Men's Hockey Tournament progresses into the elimination stage, Latvian teams are gearing up for high-stakes matches, facing formidable opponents such as Sweden. After a 16-year absence, the Latvian men's biathlon team returns to Olympic relay competitions, signaling a significant comeback for the nation. On the bobsleigh track, athletes Kalenda and Miknis are hoping to position themselves strategically amidst fierce competition for medals from German teams.

Alongside these competitive events, the expectations are high for thrilling performances in the snowboarding slope style finals, where top favorites are set to showcase gravity-defying jumps. Similarly, freestyle skiing athletes are prepared to impress audiences with spectacular tricks in the Big Air finals. The short program for women’s figure skating also promises intrigue, with intense preparations leading to high tension on and off the ice.

The day’s competition schedule allows little room for mistakes; in several sports, a single error can erase weeks or even years of preparation. The hockey tournament is heating up, and the quarterfinal spots are already secured by strong teams, including Canada, the USA, and Slovakia, adding to the competitive atmosphere as the event unfolds.