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Furbeck new chairman of the Swedish Ski Association

Anders Furbeck, who has been nominated by nine districts in Götaland, succeeds Karin Mattsson and becomes the new chairman of the Swedish Ski Association. With the vote count of 22-20, against the election committee's candidate Jonas Bauer, Furbeck was elected during Sunday's annual meeting.

Furbeck new chairman of the Swedish Ski Association

Former Vasalopp CEO May Become New Chairman

The electoral committee of the Swedish Ski Association has presented its proposal for a new board. As chairman, Jonas Bauer is proposed, replacing the association's former chairman Karin Mattsson, reports [SVT](https://www.

Former Vasalopp CEO May Become New Chairman

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"

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

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"

Mattsson elected to the Ski Association's leadership

Karin Mattsson has been elected to the board of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) board. "It's good for the Swedish Ski Association as it gives us good opportunities to influence and contribute to the development of our sports," she says in a press release.

Mattsson elected to the Ski Association's leadership