Will it be the first medal? What to expect from Russians on the seventh day of the Olympics

Russian media are highlighting a critical phase of the Winter Olympics in which several Russian athletes, including Efimov, Krylova, Korostelev, Gumennik, and short track skaters, are entering medal-contending events around the seventh day of competition. Coverage frames these starts as potential opportunities for Russia’s first medals of the Games amid ongoing tensions and accusations from Ukrainian representatives. The focus on specific events and athletes underscores both sporting stakes and the broader geopolitical scrutiny surrounding Russia’s Olympic participation.