Stina Nilsson had a hard time finding her form before Christmas.

A 33rd place is the best result of the season so far.

When the riding form was better in Pokljuka last week, there were four misses in the standing shooting and a missed chase start.

Now she will remain in Pokljuka where the IBU Cup runs this week and will get three competitions with distance and double sprint competitions and the talent Sara Andersson will get the chance in the World Cup which will run this weekend.

- It's nothing strange.

Stina was prepared to drive the IBU Cup already last week.

For her, the most important thing is to compete a lot now, says Johannes Lukas. 

As there is distance, relay and mass start on the program in Ruhpolding, it would probably have been just one competition there for Stina. 

Skottheim goes home

Nor is Johanna Skottheim selected for the competitions in Ruhpolding.

After starting the season brilliantly in Idre and with a 13th place in Kontiolahti, the form has dropped.

In Pokljuka, she finished 58th in the sprint and she had an unsuccessful chase start.

- Johanna has gone home to Sweden now.

She needs to train and find the right feeling again.

We expect her to be back and competing at the European Championships in Lenzerheide at the end of January, says Johannes Lukas.

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Stina Nilsson has not been able to do it this season and was 33rd as the best in seven competitions.

Photo: TT