Niina Petrõkina, Estonia’s remarkable two-time European figure skating champion, is poised for her Olympic debut. She will grace the ice during the short program on Tuesday evening, with live coverage available on ETV2 starting at 7:45 p.m.
Olympic Debut Details
Petrõkina is scheduled to perform at 11 p.m. Estonian time. Her participation comes after a challenging year, which included surgery for a long-term Achilles tendon injury. In October, she underwent this procedure but rebounded quickly to successfully defend her European championship title in Sheffield, just three months later.
Focus on Enjoyment
As Petrõkina prepares for her first Winter Olympics, she expresses a desire to enjoy the experience without succumbing to pressure. She shared her thoughts with ERR: “I don’t feel any pressure, and I don’t want to feel any, because pressure usually doesn’t help. I just want to enjoy the moment.”
Coaching Insights
Her coach, Svetlana Varnavskaja, echoes this sentiment. The emphasis for Petrõkina is on delivering a beautiful performance while embracing the excitement of the Olympics. Varnavskaja remarked, “Every subsequent competition is a new one, with new goals. Everything is new again.”
Competition Timeline
The last competitor in the lineup will take to the ice at 11:52 p.m. Estonian time. Ensure to tune in and support Petrõkina during this significant milestone in her career.
How to Watch
- Live coverage on ETV2.
- Start time: 7:45 p.m. Estonian time.
- Petrõkina’s performance at 11 p.m. Estonian time.
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