The cross-country skiing World Cup starts this weekend in Ruka. The Swiss, French, and Italian teams are now selected.

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