The Ruka Selection is Set: These Athletes Get the Opportunity

The Norwegian Ski Federation has published the names of the athletes who will compete in the World Cup in Finland.

Andreas Fjorden Ree (middle) is among those given the opportunity in Finland.

This week, both Nordic combined and cross-country athletes will open their World Cup season in Ruka, Finland. Norwegian ski jumpers are also making the trip to Finland, having kicked off the season the previous week in Lillehammer.

Among the cross-country skiers, Andreas Fjorden Ree has made the squad after his shocking victory in the 10-kilometer event at Beitostølen during the national opening weekend, securing him a spot in the World Cup opener.

"We are bringing a strong team to Ruka, and we look forward to getting started with the World Cup season. Many Norwegian skiers performed incredibly well at Beitostølen over the weekend, and the competition to represent Norway internationally will be fierce going forward," said national team coach Ulf Morten Aune.

Anne Kjersti Kalvå has opted to skip the World Cup opener after a disappointing weekend at Beitostølen, where she finished 11th in the classic event and withdrew from Sunday’s 10-kilometer freestyle.

"Her body did not respond as hoped during the season opener at Beitostølen. She will now prioritize training at home and return to competition when she is ready to do so," said national team doctor Ove Feragen.

The selected Norwegian athletes are:

Jumping: - Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal, Koll IL
- Marius Lindvik, Rælingen Skiklubb
- Halvor Egner Granerud, Asker Skiklubb
- Johann Forfang, Tromsø SK
- Robert Johansson, Søre-Ål IL
- Fredrik Villumstad, Skimt

Combined: - Jarl Magnus Riiber, IL Heming
- Jens Lurås Oftebro, IL Jardar
- Jørgen Graabak, Byåsen IL
- Andreas Skoglund, Molde and Omegn IF
- Espen Andersen, Lommedalens IL
- Espen Bjørnstad, Byåsen SK
- Sebastian Østvold, Lensbygda Sportsklubb
- Jens Dahlseide Kvamme, Haslum IL

Cross-country:

10 km classic Friday:
- Therese Johaug, Idrettslaget Nansen
- Heidi Weng, IL BUL
- Lotta Udnes Weng, Nes Ski
- Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Fossum IF
- Astrid Øyre Slind, Oppdal IL/Team Aker Dæhlie
- Tiril Udnes Weng, Nes Ski
- Silje Theodorsen, Kvaløysletta Skilag/Team Aker Dæhlie
- Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Byåsen IL
- Erik Valnes, Bardufoss og Omegn IF
- Pål Golberg, Gol IL
- Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, Lillehammer Skiklub
- Simen Hegstad Krüger, Lyn Ski
- Andreas Fjorden Ree, Støren Sportsklubb/Equinor Rekruttlandslag
- Harald Østberg Amundsen, Asker SK
- Emil Iversen, IL Varden Meråker

Sprint classic Saturday:
- Julie Myhre, Byåsen IL
- Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Fossum IF
- Tiril Udnes Weng, Nes Ski
- Lotta Udnes Weng, Nes Ski
- Ane Appelkvist Stenseth, Grong IL
- Hedda Østberg Amundsen, Asker SK/Equinor Rekruttlandslag
- Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Byåsen IL
- Erik Valnes, Bardufoss og Omegn IF
- Even Northug, Strindheim IL
- Håvard Solås Taugbøl, Lillehammer Skiklub
- Sivert Wiig, Gjesdal Idrettslag/Team Elon Vest
- Oskar Opstad Vike, Runar Allianseidrettslag/Team Elon Oslofjord
- Harald Østberg Amundsen, Asker SK
- Emil Iversen, IL Varden Meråker

20 km free technique Sunday:
- Therese Johaug, Idrettslaget Nansen
- Heidi Weng, IL BUL
- Lotta Udnes Weng, Nes Ski
- Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Fossum IF
- Astrid Øyre Slind, Oppdal IL/Team Aker Dæhlie
- Silje Theodorsen, Kvaløysletta Skilag
- Nora Sannes, Kjelsås IL/Equinor Rekruttlandslag
- Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Byåsen IL
- Pål Golberg, Gol IL
- Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, Lillehammer Skiklub
- Simen Hegstad Krüger, Lyn Ski
- Andreas Fjorden Ree, Støren Sportsklubb/Equinor Rekruttlandslag
- Jan Thomas Jenssen, Hommelvik IL/Team Elon Midt-Norge
- Harald Østberg Amundsen, Asker SK
- Emil Iversen, IL Varden Meråker

This article discusses the selections for the World Cup events in Ruka, highlighting key athletes and the competitions they will participate in. The focus is on cross-country skiing and Nordic combined events with the mention of other relevant ski jumping athletes.