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Ingvild Flugstad Østberg misses the Norwegian ski premiere in Beitostølen. The 33-year-old is stopped because her health certificate has not been approved. This is stated by the Norwegian Skiing Association in a press release.
This weekend, the Norwegian ski season begins with competitions in Beitostølen. But Ingvild Flugstad Østbergwho 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 exercise and diet has not been good enough.”
The article continues below.
The national team doctor Ove Feragen commenting 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.
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