On Fis's website, the distance star is listed as "inactive", but in an interview with Expressen, Halfvarsson explains that it's all about a late registration from his side.
Everyone can do this on their own, but my club has always taken care of it for me. But I'm outside the club right now, so I haven't called and nagged anyone to take care of it for me. So it's just about pure laziness, he says to Expressen.
Prior to each season, skiers must pay 450 kronor for a so-called FIS code, which is required to compete internationally. Calle Halfvarsson had missed this – and now he's getting an additional 200 kronor in late registration fee.
However, he still has plenty of time to register – the deadline is not until October.
Yes, you have to do it before October, so I'll make sure to do it. Otherwise, it will be a hassle.
The past season did not turn out as he had hoped, but the 36-year-old has no plans to quit.
This weekend, he will participate in the Swedish Championships in roller skiing. It will be an opportunity to see how his body responds after a few months of competition break. The last time he competed was during the World Championship in Trondheim in early March.
The next big goal is the Olympic Games in Italy next season.
