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Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

Russian cross-country skiing star Aleksandr Bolsjunov has competed in Italy – his first competition outside his home country after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This makes Swedish sprint star Linn Svahn upset.

Svahn's anger: "It's scary"

Super talent Mathias Holbæk gets fined for "sexual" celebration

When the Norwegian super talent Mathias Holbæk took gold at the Cross-Country Skiing U23 World Championship, he put one hand on his groin and stretched the other in the air. Now he will be fined 3,000 kronor – The International Ski Federation believes that the victory gesture was "sexual".

Super talent Mathias Holbæk gets fined for "sexual" celebration

Bolsjunov competes outside Russia again

The Russian cross-country skiing star Aleksandr Bolsjunov has not competed outside of Russia for three years – but on Thursday it's time to line up at the starting line again. This is reported by Norwegian TV2.

Bolsjunov competes outside Russia again

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

In the Paris-OS, some athletes from Russia and Belarus competed under a neutral flag. A model that Johan Eliasch, chairman of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis), supports and wants to see in the future, writes Radiosporten.

Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Sweden has never won the total World Championship in cross-country skiing on the women's side. Now the blue-yellow stars are directing criticism at the setup.

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

After Talent's Death: "Increase Safety"

Italian alpine talent Matilde Lorenzi died after a fall during a training session. Now her dad Adolfo is demanding better safety.

After Talent's Death: "Increase Safety"

This is the threat to the entire skiing sport

Shrinking glaciers, bare mountains and competitions being washed out. Ski sports are facing a dark future due to climate change, warns the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

This is the threat to the entire skiing sport

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

Russian cross-country skiers should still be banned from the World Cup and championships, believes Swedish star Frida Karlsson. At the same time, she wonders how the skiers in Russia are doing.

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Something that delights biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson.

The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Swedish-Briton Johan Eliasch, newly appointed IOC member, is running to replace him.

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President