The Swedish star misses the long-distance race premiere
Alvar Myhlback will lose a tough competitor – and a teammate – in this weekend's premiere of the long-distance race cup. Emil Persson will not be at the start.
SportsAlvar Myhlback will lose a tough competitor – and a teammate – in this weekend's premiere of the long-distance race cup. Emil Persson will not be at the start.
SportsLinn Gestblom made a long-awaited comeback in the World Cup, but was given a thankless task in the mixed relay. When she set off on the third leg, the men had already pushed Sweden out of the close battle. But I had to go out and do my race, she says, satisfied with her own performance.
SportsAfter 21 months out with an injury, Linn Gestblom is back on the starting line in the Biathlon World Cup. She has been selected for the premiere in Östersund, which starts on Saturday. “It feels incredibly fun,” she says.
SportsBiathlete Elvira Öberg took revenge on her big sister. Elvira Öberg won the sprint competition in the Swedish premiere in Idre and was over a minute ahead of Hanna Öberg at the finish. It's clear that it means a lot, says the winner.
SportsHanna Öberg was superior in the biathlon's Swedish premiere in Idre. She shot hard and won the sprint competition ahead of her little sister Elvira Öberg. I can't complain about that much, the 30-year-old tells SVT.
SportsIsrael carries out attacks in Gaza on Tuesday evening, after allegations that Hamas is supposed to have opened fire on Israeli soldiers. But neither Hamas nor Israel claims that the ceasefire is broken. The ceasefire is hanging on, says Middle East expert Anders Persson.
ConflictsThe Danish badminton coach Joachim Persson has been banned for four years for breach of the rules of the game. It is said to have been revealed by the coach's own players – European Champion Anders Antonsen, according to Ritzau.
SportsIsrael has initiated a new series of attacks on Gaza since accusing Hamas of grenade fire, despite the ceasefire prevailing. But the fragile ceasefire still seems to be holding, despite accusations from both sides of breaches of the concluded agreement. This is a possible picture of the future in Gaza, where this type of attack from both sides will occur, says Middle East expert Anders Persson.
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