The skiing weekend in Are, Sweden, concludes with a women's slalom event featuring Croatian competitors Zrinka Ljutić and Leona Popović. Ljutić started with the 14th number and performed well in her first run, currently trailing leader Mikaela Shiffrin by 1.22 seconds. Popović, starting with number 31, also had a strong showing in her initial run, placing 17th and 2.07 seconds behind Shiffrin.

In the competitive standings, the closest skier to Shiffrin is German Emma Aicher, who is in second place with a time just 0.51 seconds off the lead. Both Aicher and Shiffrin are in contention for the overall World Cup title, adding a layer of intrigue to the event. Austrian skier Katharina Truppe stands third after the first run, with a gap of 0.57 seconds behind Shiffrin.

The second run of the slalom is scheduled for 12:30 PM and will be broadcasted on the second channel of HTV. This event showcases the growing talent and representation of Croatian skiers in international competitions, with fans eagerly watching the performances against top international athletes.