The Estonian men's biathlon relay team competed at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, starting with high hopes of a strong performance. Initially, the team held the sixth position before falling back to 13th by the race's conclusion. Despite the disappointing result, the team members, particularly Zahkna, reflected on the race and acknowledged the difficulties faced during their performance, including challenging conditions on the course.

Zahkna, who took to the course after using one of his spare bullets in the opening exchange, noted that he sent his teammate Siimer out 34.4 seconds behind the leaders. He expressed his disappointment with the team's overall strategy, which aimed to remain competitive in a congested race but fell short of expectations. Although he felt confident in his shooting abilities, Zahkna recognized that mistakes were made, particularly in his second shooting round, highlighting the pressure of competitive racing at such a high level.

The Estonian team faced additional challenges with the racing conditions, as Zahkna mentioned the narrow course affected their ability to navigate effectively, causing frustration as competitors struggled to pass each other. Issues like these reflect the unpredictable nature of Olympic racing and will likely influence the team's approach to future competitions. The overall sentiment from the race was one of camaraderie and resilience, as Zahkna emphasized the importance of facing challenges together as a team regardless of the outcome.