The Lions (Finnish ice hockey team) face Switzerland in the quarter-finals – here are today's Finnish participants in the Olympics
The Finnish ice hockey team is set to compete against Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The quarter-finals of the men's ice hockey tournament at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are taking place today, featuring Finland's national team, the Lions, who will go up against Switzerland at 19:10 local time. Switzerland reached this stage after a convincing 3-0 victory over Italy in the previous round. This match is highly anticipated as Finland looks to secure a spot in the semi-finals and continue its strong performance in the tournament.
In addition to ice hockey, there are also more Olympic events featuring Finnish athletes today. The Finnish cross-country ski team is preparing to compete in the team sprints, where female athletes Jasmi Joensuu and Jasmin Kähärä will represent Finland, while male competitors Lauri Vuorinen and Joni Mäki will also take the stage. This variety of competitions highlights Finland's broad participation in the games and builds excitement for supporters back home.
Moreover, in alpine skiing, Rosa Pohjolainen and Silja Koskinen are set to participate in the women's slalom event, while the Finnish women's biathlon relay team consists of Inka Hämäläinen, Sonja Leinamo, Venla Lehtonen, and Suvi Minkkinen. The article provides readers with access to the event schedule and live updates through the Results Assistant, ensuring that fans can follow the success of Finnish athletes throughout the Olympic Games.