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Ported after the scandal – may return after 25 years
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Ported after the scandal – may return after 25 years

The basketball scandal led to people with intellectual disabilities being banned from the Paralympics. 25 years later, they can be welcomed back
Linn Svahn Relieved by Ban on Russian Skiers for Olympics
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Linn Svahn Relieved by Ban on Russian Skiers for Olympics

There will be no Russian cross-country skiers in the Olympic Games in February. Linn Svahn stands firm that she could have boycotted the games if Russia had been allowed in
Russia to Appeal FIS Ban on Skiers from Olympics
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Russia to Appeal FIS Ban on Skiers from Olympics

Russia will appeal the decision to exclude Russian cross-country skiers from the Olympic Games.
Russian Athletes May Compete in Winter Olympics Despite Controversy
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Russian Athletes May Compete in Winter Olympics Despite Controversy

Russians and Belarusians can compete in bobsleigh and skeleton in the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina this winter. This despite the international federation previously said no
Russia Blames Scandinavian Lobby for Olympic Exclusion
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Russia Blames Scandinavian Lobby for Olympic Exclusion

The decision to stop Russia's participation in the Olympic Games in Milan has not fallen on good ground. Now the national team is directing its anger towards Norway and points them out as responsible for the exclusion, reports VG
Russian and Belarusian Skiers Banned from 2024 Winter Olympics
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Russian and Belarusian Skiers Banned from 2024 Winter Olympics

Russian and Belarusian skiers are not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina in February. The decision has now been made by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (Fis)
Swedish Skiers Criticize New Tour de Ski Format as Unfair
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Swedish Skiers Criticize New Tour de Ski Format as Unfair

There will be news in the cross-country skiing World Cup this winter. But one of the changes – a completely new Tour de Ski format – makes the skiers wrinkle their noses
Sweden's Olympic Skiing Spot at Risk Due to New Allocation
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Sweden's Olympic Skiing Spot at Risk Due to New Allocation

A new setup can make Swedish men's cross-country skiing lose a spot in the Olympic Games. It will be exciting
Modin Calls Russia's Paralympics Inclusion a "Strange Atmosphere"
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Modin Calls Russia's Paralympics Inclusion a "Strange Atmosphere"

The Swedish skiing star Zebastian Modin is disappointed with the decision to let Russia into the Paralympics ahead of the games in Italy this winter. It feels special, it has not felt current and then suddenly it happens, says the cross-country skier to SVT Sport
Junior World Championship Relocates to Lillehammer Amid Economic Concerns
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Junior World Championship Relocates to Lillehammer Amid Economic Concerns

Ski World Championship in Trondheim was close to going bankrupt. Now the junior World Championship is being moved from Trondheim to Lillehammer
Svahn's anger: "It's scary"
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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
Super talent Mathias Holbæk gets fined for "sexual" celebration
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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"
Bolsjunov competes outside Russia again
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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
Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"
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Eliasch on Russian athletes: "Not responsible"

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"
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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
Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick
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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
After Talent's Death: "Increase Safety"
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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
This is the threat to the entire skiing sport
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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)
Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"
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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
The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"
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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
Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President
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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
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