This sprint national team veteran is reportedly finished with the Norwegian national team.

According to Langrenn.com, Sindre Bjørnestad Skar was one of several on the men’s elite team who were expected to be in a precarious position regarding renewed trust from the national team management.

The sprint national team veteran only participated in one World Cup race this winter. It was the city sprint in Drammen in mid-March. Skar finished 16th there, after finishing in 28th in the prologue.

Drammen was also where Skar competed in his first World Cup race. It was in 2011, where he finished 28th. Since then, he has reached 17 podium finishes in the World Cup over the course of the 99 World Cup races he has competed in, including four victories. His most recent victory was in the team sprint in Planica in 2019.

Skar’s best result in championships is seventh place in the sprint at the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld.

Last week, it was also announced that Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has reached an agreement with the Norwegian Ski Association. The world number one, who competed outside the national team this winter, will therefore return to the national team starting May 1 this year. The contract with the Ski Association means that Klæbo will be part of the national team for the next two seasons, at least until the 2026 Olympics.

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Earlier this week, in a stunning development for Norwegian cross-country skiing, Kristine Stavås Skistad has announced her return to the national team and unveiled her strategic blueprint for the upcoming season.

The Norwegian Ski Association has enthusiastically greeted Skistad’s return, hailing it as a pivotal moment for Norwegian cross-country skiing. Cathrine Instebø, general manager for cross-country skiing, lauds the transparent dialogue that facilitated Skistad’s reintroduction and expresses eagerness for the forthcoming World Ski Championships in Trondheim.

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The Norwegian national teams for the Season 2024/2025 will be presented in Holmenkollen on April 24.