Today, the Estonian sports portal ETV and ERR will broadcast live coverage of the women's sprint relay finals at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring Estonian athletes Mariel Merlii Pulles and Keidy Kaasiku. The final race is set to commence at 12:30 PM, with commentary provided by Tarmo Tiisler and Taavi Lehemaa, along with reporter Johannes Vedru on-site.

In the qualifying round, Pulles and Kaasiku recorded a time of 7:01.38, ranking 13th and securing their place in the finals. The top qualifying time was achieved by Swedish skiers Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist, who completed the qualification in 6:29.94, leaving the Estonian duo at a significant 31.44 seconds behind the leaders. Kaasiku reflected on their performance, considering it a moderate effort, as she aimed to conserve energy for the final climb of the competition, setting her sights on improving their previous World Championship placement of 12th.

Notably, the qualifying rounds also highlighted strong performances from Finnish skiers Jasmi Joensuu and Jasmin Kahara, who secured second place, as well as competitors from Canada, Switzerland, Norway, and Germany, all establishing their presence in the finals. This event not only showcases individual athletic talent but also emphasizes Estonia's growing influence in winter sports, particularly as those like Pulles and Kaasiku push towards international recognition and success.