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Karin Mattsson leaves the Ski Association

Karin Mattsson chooses to resign as chairman of the Swedish Ski Association, according to Expressen. Mattsson was elected chairman in 2018, and became historic as the first woman to hold the position.

Karin Mattsson leaves the Ski Association

Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"

The question of whether Russian and Belarusian cross-country skiers should be welcomed back despite the war in Ukraine divides the Swedish national team. Cross-country skiing is such a small sport, so I think that in the end, we'll still need the Russians, says Calle Halfvarsson.

Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"

Skiing Boss: "There has been quite a hard tone"

On the one hand: Controversial FIS chief Johan Eliasch. On the other: Eight of the skiing world's heaviest nations, including Sweden.

Skiing Boss: "There has been quite a hard tone"