The Lahti Ski Games, one of the most storied stages of the FIS World Cup, feels massively different this year. COVID re-writes the rules in this year of 2021. The organizers do what they can – all arriving athletes, officials and media are subjected to compulsory antigen throat swab with…
 Krasnogorsk Ski Stadium – That’s How We All Going To Ski Soon EnoughCross country skiing is not for everyone. It’s for people who are blessed (cursed) to live in the areas with more or less guaranteed snow at least a few weeks…  Petter Northug Sentenced To 7 Months In JailFound guilty and would have to serve time in jail, 7 months. Anything under 6 months the Norwegian law routinely substitutes going to slammer with going around with ankle monitor…  Weltcup Dresden: Despite EverythingSkiweltcup Dresden might not be a purist idea of cross-country skiing, but its one of the best organized events on the FIS calendars – and most loved by the athlets….  Flying Latvian: Patricija Eiduka, 20, Causes Sensation At Davos..it’s not the first time you see the name of Patricija Eiduka mentioned on Dailyskier.com: we’ve been following the progress of the Latvian skier for some time now. Progress? It’s…  No Norwegians And Swedes? Bad For Sport, Excellent For PopularityLet us be blunt: Davos Nordic survived & thrived even without two out of three best teams in the world. Were Johaug taking start at Davos Dorf last Sunday, she…  Mask, Do I Know You? Test Your Knowledge: Who Are These Wonderful People?This is the shortest read-time Dailyskier.com piece ever: – check out the latest facemask fashions on the World Cup – try to figure out who these people actually are –…  British Team Had Impressive Start Of Season In Ruka, We Talk To Coach Jostein VinjeruiThe first and what seems to be only full-strenght FIS World Cup stage brought a bit of a sensation. That, on closer observation, is more like a testament to the…  Ustiugov Tells His Fans He’s Got Severe Case Of Coronavirus, Faces Slow RecoverySergei Ustiugov appeals to his fans via Instagram, telling them that he had a severe case of Covid-19 that stopped him from competing and even training in last few weeks….  Johaug Gets Norway’s Top Award, Tells Off Naysayers & CriticsTherese Johaug to naysayers, sceptics & haters: “Those who think I do not deserve the award, must be allowed to think so. I’ve just done the best I can, and it’s… |
