The live coverage of the women's singles free skating event from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will begin tonight on ETV2 and ERR's sports portal. Commentators Anu Säärits, Liina-Grete Lilender, and Eva-Lotta Kiibus will provide insights as reporter Maarja Värv covers the updates. Niina Petrõkina, who is a two-time European champion, scored 69.63 points in her short program, just shy of her Estonian record by 0.98 points and expressed her determination to improve her performance in the upcoming free program.

In her short program, Petrõkina executed impressive elements like a double Axel, a triple Lutz, a triple toe loop cascade, and a triple flip, but acknowledged that small mistakes may have affected her score. She mentioned having hoped for a better result, reflecting on a previous clean performance at the European Championships that earned her over 70 points. As she prepares for her free program, Petrõkina is focused on working hard to enhance her performance amid tough competition.

The competition is fierce, with nine women scoring over 70 points in the short program, indicating a highly competitive field. Currently leading is Japanese skater Ami Nakai with a score of 78.71 points. The upcoming free program presents an opportunity for Petrõkina to not only improve her standing but also to showcase her talent against a backdrop of elite international competitors, making her performance crucial for her Olympic journey.