About a month ago, the message came that Ingvild Östberg had not complied with the health requirements of the Norwegian Ski Association and was charged with a competition ban. Now the Norwegian is back in competition again and her first challenge is the toughest possible, Tour de Ski. During a press conference today, the Norwegian met with a united media corps.

- You have to make some judgments about how things work and how the body responds. It may not be possible to complete the task but I am well equipped and ready to start here now - and that is the starting point

Sends a greeting to Frida Karlsson

Despite competition bans, Östberg has followed the VC competitions at home.

- I've had a good time so far, but it has been very special to have to watch the race on TV. I think it's fun to follow the others, but it's a bit strange to see: There they go and here I sit. I really wanted to go, says the long star.

Like Ingvild Östberg, the Swedish star Frida Karlsson has missed competitions, the reason stated for Karlsson has been a nutritional deficiency. During today's press conference, Östberg sent a greeting to the Swedish colleague.

- I do not know what Frida's situation looks like, but there is also health that goes first and it is nice to see that it applies to everyone. I hope she can come back as soon as possible when she can, Östberg said today.