Kelly Sildaru is set to compete in the slopestyle event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, representing Estonia and aiming for a coveted spot in the finals. Sildaru, who previously secured a bronze medal in women's park at the Beijing Olympics and finished fourth in slopestyle, will be the only focus for Estonia in this discipline. She is joined by fellow athlete Grete-Mia Meentalo, who is also making her Olympic debut in the same event.

Sildaru has expressed her excitement and the weight of expectations that come with competing at the Olympics. She acknowledged the importance of this competition compared to regular World Cup events, emphasizing the unique pressure that such a prestigious event entails. Sildaru aims to balance enjoyment with her performance, knowing this could be a pivotal moment in her sporting career as she strives to replicate or exceed her past successes.

The live qualification event will be broadcast on ERR's sports portal and ETV+, featuring commentary from Kristjan Kallaste and Riho Laast-Laas, which brings local attention to the Olympics in Estonia. The inclusion of both Sildaru and Meentalo showcases the rising talent in Estonian freestyle skiing and the country’s growing presence on the international stage in winter sports.