The Estonian women's biathlon relay team faced a tough competition at the World Cup event held in Kontiolahti this weekend, finishing in 14th place. The team, consisting of Regina Ermits, Susan Külm, Tuuli Tomingas, and Johanna Talihärm, started strong but struggled with penalties and the need for spare ammunition during the race. Külm, who took the first leg, and Ermits in the second both faced challenges but managed to hit all targets without incurring penalties, keeping Estonia in the early ranks of the second ten.

Tomingas competed valiantly in her leg, successfully hitting all targets in the first round but needing a spare round in the standing stage. She handed over to Talihärm in 13th position. Talihärm also required one spare round in each stage but successfully finished the race, solidifying Estonia's 14th place, which reflects the competitive nature of the event and the challenges faced by the team throughout the relay.

The event culminated in Sweden winning the relay, marking their second triumph of the season. They outperformed the French team, who also faced challenges with spare rounds, illustrating the difficulties all teams encountered in maintaining accuracy and speed in biathlon events. Despite the Estonian team's modest finish, their performance indicates potential for growth and improvement in future competitions.