This is to inform you that due to new Covid-19 government restrictions announced today by the Norwegian government that the Norwegian Ski Association will be unable to host any further competitions through the end of current World Cup season due to the stricter travel and event-related restrictions.
As a result, the following FIS World Cup events are cancelled:
- FIS Cross Country World Cup 12-14 March 2021; Oslo and World Cup Finals 19-21 March 2021; Lillehammer
- FIS Raw Air Ski Jumping Tournament; 12-21 March; Oslo, Lillehammer, Trondheim, Vikersund
- FIS Nordic Combined World Cup; 11-14 March; Oslo
- Audi FIS Alpine Men's World Cup; 4-7 March; Kvitfjell
FIS will announce if there are any replacement venues and dates as they are confirmed.
For the World Cup calendar 2020/21, click here.
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