“I am set to travel to Canada and prepare for the last VC competitions planned until otherwise announced. I feel confident that the Swedish Ski Federation is closely following the development and that in case of any changes in the recommendations and we adapt to them, "writes Charlotte Kalla in a text message to SVT Sport.

Yesterday, Norway announced that they are not sending their cross country team to the World Cup competitions in Canada and the United States. Information that has also reached the Swedish riders, including Jens Burman.

- I was a little surprised when I saw it, but I understand their decision, he tells SVT Sport.

"Very sad"

The Norwegian riders, who often dominate the World Cup competitions, learn to create a lot of turns. Jens Burman, on the other hand, does not look favorably on their absence.

"It's very boring, something will be taken," he says.

The Swedish distance team will be traveling to the United States on Friday (the sprint team is already in place in Canada). Jens Burman is not worried at this time.

- As it is right now, I'm in it, but if it gets worse I don't know. But I don't think they will. Should there be even more spread, it is clear that you will start to worry more about it.

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