Minja Korhonen Faces Harsh Disappointment, Twin Sisters Unexpectedly Win World Championship Medals – Yle Covers the Trondheim Competitions

The World Championships in the Nordic skiing disciplines are underway in Trondheim, Norway, from February 26 to March 9, 2025. This article follows all the twists and turns of the competitions, which feature events in cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and the combined (Nordic combined) events.

On Thursday, the schedule is packed with action. Fans can catch live segments including the men’s and women’s cross-country sprint qualifications, the separate phases of the combined event – starting with a 5 km cross-country leg followed by a ski jumping round on the normal hill – and the ski jump qualifications. Coverage is provided by both TV2 and Yle Areena, with additional updates on Radio Suomi.

A major highlight was Finnish athlete Lauri Vuorinen’s sensational bronze medal performance in the men’s sprint. Vuorinen made history as the first Finnish man to win a medal in this event. His achievement was celebrated on live TV, with expert commentary by Kimmo Porttila and Kalle Lassila, and an emotional moment when his partner Johanna Matintalo was seen embracing him after the competition.

In the women’s combined event (5 km cross-country plus an HS102 ski jump), results were mixed. Swedish Jonna Sundling won the sprint qualification, while in the main combined contest, Finnish competitor Minja Korhonen finished 12th. Korhonen admitted that a disappointing ski jump – where she managed only an 82-meter jump and finished seventh in that round – cost her a chance at a higher overall placing. She expressed her frustration over not being able to train properly at home due to a hectic travel schedule, but remains upbeat about the upcoming mixed team event. Additionally, Heta Hirvonen finished in 19th place.

The ski jumping segment also delivered surprises. Japan’s Yuna Kasai claimed an unexpected gold medal in the ski jump portion, while her twin sister Haruka Kasai, finishing five points behind, took the bronze. The narrow difference between the sisters has added extra drama to the competition.

Overall, the Championships in Trondheim continue to produce exciting moments and memorable performances across the Nordic combined disciplines. Fans are encouraged to join the live chat sessions and follow the extensive coverage provided throughout the event.