This weekend, the Norwegian ski season begins with competitions in Beitostølen. But Flugstad Østberg, who has previously also been stopped from competing due to problems with his health, will therefore not start.
In a statement she says:
“I have put in a huge amount of work, with good support around me. But today, unfortunately, not all parameters are good enough to get an approved health certificate. The balance between training and diet has not been good enough.”
National team doctor Ove Feragen comments on the situation:
“The situation today is that Ingvild unfortunately does not meet the conditions required for an approved health certificate and thus cannot start in the race.”
Last season she took part in and won a WC gold medal in the relay.