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Lukas says that they have not yet received a response from the international federation to the question whether Nilsson can run the World Cup without qualifying through the IBU Cup.
– I suppose you have received many questions after the news came that the cup is canceled. In some countries, there is a whole team that must qualify, says Lukas.
The Swedish Biathlon Federation He has also looked for other solutions so that the former ski star can compete internationally during his first season.
– Of course, we check all the possibilities that exist, if there are other qualifying competitions that could be alternatives, says Lukas.
He says the goal is not for Nilsson to get a place in the World Cup as quickly as possible.
– It is not my main goal with Stina, but it is that I can compete a lot and put into practice what I learned during training. Each competition will be something new for her. The most important thing for me is that Stina has a lot of skills.
That was last friday as the IBU announced that the IBU Cup competitions were canceled before the turn of the year. The premiere competition is scheduled for January 11-16.
Nilsson is expected to make his Swedish racing debut at Idre from November 13-15. The World Cup season begins in Finnish Kontiolax at the end of November, followed by competitions in Östersund.
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