Upcoming Italian? - Wild Rumor! Ski Talent Before Nation Change

Lara Colturi's potential return to the Italian national team has sparked considerable discussion. The young skier, who began representing Albania two years ago, hopes to rejoin her birth country's team after a promising season where she stood on the podium three times.

However, her application for a nation switch requires timely approval from the federation by May 1st, or she may face a year off without a place in competition, including the World Cup and the upcoming Olympics if not realized soon. Meanwhile, Albanian skiing authorities appear reluctant to let go of their star athlete, making the situation tense as the deadline approaches.