Today, the live broadcast of the men’s 20 km standard distance race from the Kontiolahti Biathlon World Cup stage will commence at 18:00 on ETV2 and ERR’s sports portal, with commentary provided by Ivar Lepik and Karel Kulbin. This event signals the fourth competition of the season's standard distance races, following recent contests in Östersund and Nove Mesto, where Norway's Johan-Olav Botn and France's Eric Perrot have recently dominated the podium finishes.

In total, 98 biathletes will take part in this stage, including notable competitors from the Estonian national team such as Mark-Markos Kehva, Kristo Siimer, Rene Zahkna, and Mehis Udam. The event is part of the ongoing Biathlon World Cup series, highlighting the athletes' performances leading up to the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics where both Botn and Perrot have shown their skills by winning top placements.

The Kontiolahti World Cup stage runs from March 5 to 8, featuring several events where athletes aim to gain critical points ahead of competitive international meetups. Not only does this event showcase the talents of emerging athletes, but it also amplifies national representation as Estonia continues to build its reputation in winter sports, particularly in biathlon.