Halfvarsson Withdraws from Tour de Ski

Calle Halfvarsson avstår Tour de Ski, det meddelar skidlandslaget i ett pressmeddelande.

Halfvarsson, who has had back problems at the start of the season, has responded well to rehabilitation, but national team doctor Rickard Noberius believes that the strain would be too much to compete in the entire Tour. Instead, the cross-country skiing star is focusing on being back for the World Cup competitions in Les Rousses on January 17. Swede Eric Rosjö will step in for him during the Tour de Ski.

This decision highlights Halfvarsson's commitment to recovery over rushed competition, ensuring he is in optimal condition for future races.