Ilya Nesterov and Vladislav Churakov are set to compete in the junior figure skating World Championships in Tallinn, with live broadcasts scheduled for today.
The junior figure skating World Championships are underway in Tallinn, Estonia, with a live broadcast beginning today at 17:30 on ETV2 and ERR's sports portal. The event features men's singles skaters, showcasing their short programs. Renowned commentators Anu Säärits and Liina-Grete Lilender will provide coverage. Following the initial broadcast, a continuation will be aired at 20:30 on ETV+ and ERR's sports portal, further engaging viewers with this sporting highlight.
Among the competitors is the remarkable Ilya Malinin, recognized as one of the most influential and successful figure skaters in recent years. Known for his record-breaking quadruple jumps, Malinin's career took off after winning the Junior World Championship in Tallinn in 2022. As new talents ascend the ice at Tondiraba, the spotlight is on the leading figures from teams representing the USA, South Korea, Japan, and Belgium.
Ilya Nesterov will make his debut in the championships as the first skater in the short program. At just 14 years old, he is coached by Jekaterina Nekrassova. Another talent representing Estonia is 16-year-old Vladislav Churakov, who is coached by Anna Levandi. Having placed 26th at the previous year's Junior World Championships, Churakov aims to improve his standing in what promises to be an exciting competition showcasing young athletic prowess.
