Ulricehamn Passes on World Cup Hosting

Ulricehamn Passes on World Cup Hosting

Originally published in Sveriges Radio on September 27, 2024

In an exciting development for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there was an opportunity for a weekend World Cup event in the upcoming season. Ulricehamn, a picturesque Swedish location, stepped up and expressed its willingness to host the competition from January 31 to February 2.

However, in a surprising announcement on Friday, it was revealed that the Swedish venue has been overlooked for the event. The International Ski Federation (FIS) has instead chosen Cogne, situated in northwestern Italy, as the official host city for this highly anticipated tournament.

Stay tuned for further updates on the World Cup circuit and the thrilling competitions to come!