Ruka, Finland, is the place of this year’s World Cup premiere. The event begins on Friday, November 25, with a sprint race in classic technique. On Saturday, November 26, a 10km classic style race with individual start awaits. And on Sunday, November 27, the World Cup premiere weekend ends with a 20km pursuit race in freestyle technique. 

Switzerland, France, and Italy have named their cross-country ski teams for the upcoming World Cup premiere in Ruka. Switzerland will start with 8 athletes, France with 10, and Italy with 7 cross-country skiers. 

Here is the Swiss Team for the Ruka World Cup

Women

• Nadine Fähndrich
• Nadja Kälin

Men

• Janik Riebli
• Valerio Grond
• Cyril Fähndrich
• Beda Klee
• Roman Furger
• Candide Pralong 

Here is the French Team for the Ruka World Cup

Women

• Delphine Claudel
• Léna Quintin

Men

• Lucas Channavat
• Jules Chappaz
• Renaud Jay
• Richard Jouve
• Hugo Lapalus
• Maurice Manificat
• Clément Parisse
• Théo Schely

Here is the Italian Team for the Ruka World Cup

Women

• Caterina Ganz
• Anna Comarella

Men

• Federico Pellegrino
• Francesco De Fabiani
• Giandomenico Salvadori
• Paolo Ventura
• Davide Graz

FACTS Ruka World Cup Season 2022/2023

• When: Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27 
• Who: Elite national skiers
• Where: Ruka, Finland
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Ruka, Finland

PROGRAM

Friday, November 25: Sprint C (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Quali C, men 
• 10:00 CET: Sprint Quali C, women
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final C, men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final C, women 

Saturday, November 26: 10km Individual C (More details can be found here)

• 11:00 CET: 10km Individual C, women
• 13:30 CET: 10km Individual C, men

Sunday, November 27: 20km Pursuit F (More details can be found here)

• 12:00 CET: 20km Pursuit F, women
• 13:30 CET: 20km Pursuit F, men

Read More: Cross-Country Skiing Changes And World Cup Calendar For The 2022/2023 Season