Today at 17:30, ETV2 and ERR's sports portal will livestream the junior figure skating world championships held in Tallinn. During the short program competition, male single skaters will take to the ice, with commentary provided by Anu Säärits and Liina-Grete Lilender. The broadcast will continue at 20:30 on ETV+ and ERR's sports portal, showcasing the talent of young competitors from around the world.

In the short program, Vladislav Churakov scored 54.47 points and Ilya Nesterov received 47.90 points, both slightly below their season bests. The competition sees the rise of new talents, particularly focusing on Ilya Nesterov, a 14-year-old making his debut at a championship event, guided by coach Jekaterina Nekrassova. His performance is keenly anticipated, marking the emergence of new stars in the competitive landscape of junior figure skating.

This year’s championships spotlight established names like Ilja Malinin, a figure skating phenomenon who started his ascent to fame by winning the junior world championship in Tallinn in 2022. The event promises to be an exciting showcase of skills, particularly as competitors from the US, South Korea, Japan, and Belgium are expected to contend strongly, making it a significant event for the future of figure skating.