Niina Petrõkina, a 21-year-old figure skater from Estonia, has had a remarkable season, becoming a European champion and impressing at the recent Milano Cortina Olympics where she finished in seventh place. This was her first Olympic participation, and she performed her free skate after qualifying in tenth position. The gala show, which is set to take place on Saturday evening, will feature Petrõkina along with other notable skaters, celebrating their achievements at the competitions.

The gala will include a special tango program that Petrõkina performed at the European Championships. However, for the gala, she announced the need to find three male skaters to join her for this performance, hinting at an exciting collaboration. She stated her plans to negotiate with potential partners and expressed anticipation about who would be selected to perform alongside her. The event will be broadcast live by ETV+ and ERR Sport Portal, starting at 21:00 and will be commented on by Anu Säärits and Liina-Grete Lilender.

This event showcases not only the accomplishments of Petrõkina and her peers in figure skating but also reinforces the significance of sporting celebrations in Estonia, particularly following their recent successes on the European stage and the Olympic Games. The gala is expected to bring together the skating community and fans alike, highlighting the importance of sporting events in fostering local and national pride.