Petter Northug swears that the transfer to the Austrian national team is a real project. He plans to move to Seefeld.
– This is true with 110 percent certainty. I’m not playing or playing any game.
So announce the ski legend Petter Northug39.
Iltalehti reported to Tour de Sk that Northug plans to switch to Austria and represent the Alpine country at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Most of Norwegian skiers considered Northug’s joke.
– It’s not a joke. Again, things are a little closer to moving to Austria, Northug told Iltalehti on Wednesday at the Swix event of his long -time equipment partners.
One of the skeptics is Petter’s little brother skiing at the Trondheim World Championships Eve Northug.
-I have not told my brother about this exchange of citizenship because he only has to focus on the World Cup.
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Petter Northug wants an Austrian passport. Jussi Saarinen
According to a ski legend, a total of 13 World Championship gold and two Olympic golds, citizenship must be clear by 1.5.2025.
– If I get an Austrian passport, I will move to Seefeld in mid -April. It means that I really have to live in Austria and I can only be 60 days a year elsewhere.
Seefeld is the main center of the Austrian cross -country skiing together with Ramsau. Seefeld has a roller ski track and a 30 -minute drive to Innsbruck Airport.
– I’m very excited about this project.
This season, Northug has skied at Norway’s national events and marathon trips. The best result is the eighth place in the Vuonmaa Championship in a 10 -kilometer traditional temporary start.
– I will definitely compete next season, even if I wouldn’t get an Austrian passport.
How likely do you like that you will receive an Austrian passport?
– I have been told in Austria that the probability is about 30 %.