Henry Sildaru, an Estonian freestyle skier, has successfully qualified for the finals of the men's slopestyle competition, securing third place in the qualification round. The finals will be broadcasted live by ETV+ and ERR's sports portal, showcasing Sildaru's performance as he aims for a medal in the Olympic event. Despite facing challenges in his first run, he scored 88.00 points on his second attempt, ensuring his place among the top twelve competitors.

In an interview with ERR, Sildaru expressed his intention to attempt more challenging jumps during the finals, indicating his commitment to improve his performance. He opted for a simpler third jump during qualification to ensure he completed his run effectively, which paid off by advancing him to the final. His closest competition includes Canadian Brendan Mackay, who led the qualification with a score of 92.75 points, and American Nick Goepper, who scored 90.00 points.

The absence of last year's world champion, Finley Melville Ives from New Zealand, adds an element of surprise to the finals, as he failed to qualify due to poor performances. Sildaru's journey reflects Estonia's growing presence in winter sports and the increasing competitive spirit in the Olympic arena, particularly in freestyle skiing.