Samuelsson: "It is important to show as much solidarity as possible"

Julia, 20, and Olena Horodna, 17, are making their first ever World Cup competition, having previously only competed internationally at junior level.

The biathlon sisters fled the war in Ukraine to Poland just over a week ago.

Earlier this week, the sisters talked about the tough situation.

"At night I often wake up and am scared, I'm worried about my family and my country," Julia Horodna told SVT Sport.

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Now the Ukrainian sisters are in place for the competitions in Otepää.

Sebastian Samuelsson tells how the biathlon family has come together in this situation.

- I can imagine that it is absolutely terrible what they are experiencing now.

But I think it's nice that they can be here and compete, even though it must be a very special situation, says Sebastian Samuelsson and continues:

- I hope that we in the biathlon family can support them as much as possible.

It is important to show as much solidarity as possible.

"It's a terrible situation"

Samuelsson, who is fighting for a top place in the overall World Cup, says that he has gained perspective on things in recent weeks.

- It is clear that you get it.

I think this applies to all Swedes and everyone else in the world who go to work.

It's not as important as it was three weeks ago.

It is a special situation, of course, but you still have to focus on your everyday life.

- Show as much solidarity as possible because it is a completely horrible situation for everyone who is affected.