The biathlon World Cup season concludes this week in Oslo, where Estonian athletes Kristo Siimer and Mark-Markos Kehva are competing in the men's 12.5 km pursuit race. Siimer, who finished 29th in the sprint, will start the pursuit in that position, 1 minute and 50 seconds behind the sprint winner Sturla Holm Lægreid. This placement puts him at a challenging disadvantage, but his performance in the sprint, despite a penalty loop, indicates potential for improvement. Kehva, on the other hand, achieved a 52nd place in the sprint and is known for his accuracy in shooting, which will be crucial in the pursuit.

The sprint event saw a Norwegian athlete win despite one error in the prone shooting stage, followed closely by French competitor Emilien Jacquelin and another Frenchman Eric Perrot, who has already secured the overall World Cup victory. This highlights the competitiveness of the event, particularly with top athletes facing penalties that impact their standing. Despite the pressure, the athletes are expected to showcase their skills in the final races of the season, with both Siimer and Kehva offering hope for Estonia's biathlon future.

As the World Cup draws to a close, other Estonian athletes have concluded their seasons after the sprint, with Jakob Kulbin finishing 76th after a critical mistake in the shooting stages and Jaroslav Neverov finishing 98th with two missed targets. Their struggles reflect the challenges faced by Estonian biathletes on the international stage. With the Oslo event being a significant closing point for the season, fans are keenly watching for any standout performances that could inspire the next year's competitions.