Disheartening news for Norwegian Nordic Combined athlete

Einar Lurås Oftebro, a 26-year-old athlete in the Nordic combined discipline, has faced a challenging moment as he recently underwent a second surgery on his troublesome left knee. This operation involved repairing the meniscus as well as addressing a loose flap that had not healed properly from a prior surgery, according to the Norwegian Ski Federation.

Feeling disappointed about the timing, Oftebro stated, "It's frustrating to find myself in this situation just six weeks before the start of the World Championship season, especially after having a very successful summer of training and competitions."

Despite the surgery, he is hopeful about returning to competition after the New Year, with the significant highlight of the season being the World Championships held in Trondheim. He is determined to use the three World Cup weekends between the New Year and the championship to prove his form ahead of the event.