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With eroding control, FIS bans Russia and Belarus in belated reaction to threatened protest-cancellation of World Cup events in Norway and Sweden

Pasha KahnMarch 1, 2022

Today the International Ski Federation (FIS) banned all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from taking part in any remaining FIS competitions. The press release stated, “The FIS Council decided unanimously in line with the IOC recommendation, that with immediate effect, no Russian or Belarusian athlete shall participate in any FIS competition at any level through the end of the 2021-2022 season.” The belated decision came after a power struggle between the Norwegian Ski Association...

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Russian athletes expected to compete in Norway despite Norwegian Ski Association message that they are not welcome

Rachel PerkinsFebruary 28, 2022

On February 26th, the Norwegian Ski Association (NSA) released a statement indicating that in light of the nation’s recent invasion of the Ukraine, Russian participation was not welcome at the upcoming World Cup sprint races in Dramman or the storied Holmenkollen distance races outside of Oslo. In addition to these cross country events, Norway is scheduled to host competitions in alpine, nordic combined, and ski jumping, including the World Ski Flying Championships in Vikersund. A...

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‘I Have Everything to Gain,’ Norway’s Kari Øyre Slind Tells FS, on Breaking Through

Inge ScheveNovember 24, 2015

A Norwegian development-pipeline skier, Kari Øyre Slind spent this summer largely training alone, but it's worked for her. “I choose to think of the Beitostølen weekend as a performance out of the ordinary,” she told FasterSkier about her recent double podium. “But now I know that I can perform with the best on a good day.”

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Åge Skinstad Takes New Position with the Norwegian Ski Association

Inge ScheveApril 8, 2011

The Norwegian Ski Association (NSF) is reorganizing, and as a result, national team director Åge Skinstad will change jobs and titles. He is now the cross country team director, an entirely new position in the organization.

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Cross-Pollinating Future Ski Champions

Inge ScheveAugust 26, 2010

NORWAY – Bringing young athletes from all the ski disciplines onto one team is the recipe for excellence in the future. “Team Morgendagens Helter” is 5-year talent development project organized by the Norwegian Ski Association and backed by major sponsor Statoil, designed to share training strategies and increase the pool of experience across the different ski disciplines.

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Motivating to Get Tips From the Mentors

Inge ScheveAugust 23, 2010

A group of handpicked Norwegian junior skiers in the Norwegian Ski Association’s talent development group are treated to their own mentors among the World Cup racers, as well as team camps that blend athletes from all the ski disciplines. The result is major motivational boosts.