At the Junior and U23 World Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway, the Estonian team had a successful day, highlighted by 18-year-old Herta Rajas finishing sixth in the women's freestyle sprint. The competition began with a qualification round where Rajas qualified among the top competitors, showcasing her skills effectively on an international stage.

In the women's junior category, Rajas was one of two Estonian participants, with the fastest qualifier being Norway's Iselin Bjervig Drivenes. Rajas] advanced to the quarter-finals, securing a competitive 13th place in the heats. Her performance stood out among her peers, particularly as she moved forward while fellow contestant Gerda Kivil also performed well, finishing shortly behind her in 14th place.

On the men's side, four Estonian junior skiers competed, but only Toni Andree Saarepuu managed to reach the top 30, eventually finishing 19th overall. Rajas's impressive finish not only emphasizes her potential in the sport but also hints at a bright future for skiing in Estonia as they compete at higher levels internationally, suggesting that more successes may follow for both Rajas and the Estonian skiing community.