The spread of infection has increased markedly in Sweden since the beginning of the autumn.

And in October, the news came that the government wants the Public Health Agency, on an ongoing basis, to review whether there are opportunities to carry out outdoor races and exercise races, such as the Vasaloppet.

The Vasa race can be "Vasaåket"

At the beginning of November, the proposal came that the Vasaloppet could become the pandemic concept "Vasaåket" - which means that thousands of exercisers can ride the Vasaloppet at home.

But it's plan B.

- If we have to take further measures, we will move towards a solution with Vasaloppet at home, said the CEO of Vasaloppet, Johan Eriksson to TT.

When the Swedish Public Health Agency, on 1 December, submitted a report to the government, it looked bleak - then the infection situation was so serious that there was no time to open up for any new activities.

FHM with new report 15 January

If there are to be any exercise races, ski competitions and the like later this winter, the organizers must have time to plan.

Therefore, the government has commissioned the Swedish Public Health Agency for a new situation on 15 January.

- There we have pointed out outdoor races and exercise races.

We have also pointed out other parts that ordinances regulate and which still have no exception, says Minister of Sports Amanda Lind to SVT Sport.

CLIP: The Vasaloppet will be Vasaåket - this is how it works for the exerciser (5 November 2020)

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List: Vasaloppet becomes Vasaåket - this is how it works for the exerciser Photo: Bildbyrån / Rörligt SVT