Addressing world champion Kristina Šmigun, silver medal winner Jaak Mae, winner of several world cup stages Andrus Veerpalu, and coaches Anatoli Šmigun and Mati Alaver, the Head of State said that their victories had helped to strengthen the Estonians' self-confidence and brought to the piste hundreds of future champions.
A group picture was taken of the President with the skiers, coaches, and President of the Estonian Skiing Federation Toomas Savi and President of the Estonian Olympic Committee Mart Siimann participating in the meeting, and given to all those present.
Office of the President
Kadriorg, March 25, 2003
