In the latest entry of the 'Training Diary', Kauri Kõiv, the sports director of the Estonian Biathlon Union and a former biathlete, discusses the disappointing results of the Estonian team at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Despite having high expectations due to their performances earlier in the season, the Estonian athletes were unable to secure a top ten finish, leading to questions about what went wrong.

Kauri Kõiv points to multiple factors that contributed to these underwhelming results, including the surprising conditions of the Olympic tracks, which featured extraordinarily dry and slow snow, impacting the team's performance. This environmental challenge was unforeseen and played a significant role in hindering the athletes' abilities to compete successfully against their international counterparts.

Looking forward, Kõiv anticipates that upcoming World Cup events in the following weeks will shed light on what adjustments need to be made for future competitions. His insights provide a glimpse into the pressures faced by athletes and coaches, as well as the importance of adapting to varying conditions in international sports.