Initially left out of the entry list by the Estonian skiing association, due to a registration issue, Sildaru has now been reentered from the reserve list.

Despite uncertainty about his performance, Sildaru, the younger brother of Freestyle star Kelly, said he is aiming to finish in the top 30, hoping for Olympic qualification points.

Sildaru, 18, said: "I am very happy to be able to participate in the Chur World Cup stage. It's too early to forecast how things will go, but, like always, I hope that with a bit of luck can finish in the top 30 to earn points for Olympic qualification."

His father and coach, Tõnis Sildaru, is to press on negotiations with the ski federation regarding his contract.

Sildaru senior said: "It is with great pleasure that we note that the Ski federation decided to cover the costs for the Chur world championship stage, providing us with the necessary support."

A sports contract with the domestic skiing organization has yet to be signed, he added. "We hope to be able to find solutions that are amenable to all and that will help cultivate our sporting cooperation."

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