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Holmenkollen 5km races saved for 2026/27

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has approved the 5km races in Holmenkollen for both men and women in the 2026/27 season, preserving a key tradition after a brief threat of cancellation.

During the FIS spring meeting in Slovenia, committee members Ulf Morten Aune and Espen Bjervig voted to keep the 5km events at Holmenkollen, despite proposals to drop them. The decision was welcomed by Norwegian officials and the ski community, who highlighted the races’ cultural significance and the unique atmosphere of the venue. somethingsdifferent.biz