The Otepää World Cup stage of biathlon kicks off with the men's 12.5 km pursuit race, featuring Estonian athletes Kristo Siimer and Mark-Markos Kehva. Siimer, who achieved his career-best result by placing 15th in the preceding 10 km sprint, is eager to compete again. He is scheduled to start just over a minute behind the leader, Sturla Holm Laegreid, after a successful race that he described as his best of the season so far.

During the sprint event, Siimer expressed his elation over placing among the top 20, an impressive feat considering he had not broken into that range in prior races this season. His confidence soaring from his sprint performance, Siimer aims to leverage that momentum as he embarks on the pursuit race, looking to build on his recent success in front of a home crowd in Otepää.

Following the men's race, the women's pursuit will also take place in Otepää, with Estonian competitor Susan Külm starting in 10th place. Postimees will continue to provide live updates on both events, showcasing the enthusiasm and competitive spirit surrounding this significant biathlon event in Estonia.