Today, at 11:30, ETV+ and the ERR sports portal will begin live coverage of the men's slopestyle qualification for freestyle skiing at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Commentators Kristjan Kallaste and Riho Laast-Laas will provide commentary, with reporter Debora Saarnak covering the event. The competition was postponed by a day due to weather conditions, and among the 25 participants is Estonian skier Henry Sildaru, who aims to secure a top twelve finish to qualify for the finals.

Henry Sildaru, at just 19 years old, comes into the qualification after participating in only one World Cup event this season, where he finished 11th in Buttermilk, USA. In the previous season, he placed 12th and 17th in different World Cup stages, with a notable 6th place finish at the World Championships. The upcoming competition in Milano Cortina is significant for Sildaru as it is his third event; he previously competed in park skiing and Big Air, finishing 21st and 22nd respectively, but did not qualify for the finals in those events.

The biggest favorite in this upcoming competition is New Zealand skier Finley Melville, who will be the first to descend the course. As Sildaru moves forward in his Olympic journey, his performance today could be crucial for his aspirations in the sport, marking an important moment in his young career as he seeks to establish himself among the elite in freestyle skiing.