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After Monday’s meetings, the Norwegian Ski Association concluded that Petter Northug did not get to go the World Cup coming winter season.

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Northug did not reply to the offer from the Norwegian Ski Federation by the deadline, and Ski Federation says in a lengthy press release that 29-year-old’s lack of response means that he can not compete in the World Cup for Norway next season.

– I think we’ll see Petter Northug in the World Cup

– Northug invaluable for cross-country skiing
TV 2 expert Fredrik Aukland does not hide that the decision of the Norwegian Ski Federation is very disappointing.

– I was surprised. I never imagined that I would see a ski race where Petter Northug not standing on the starting line. Now it will be like going to the music festival without the greatest rock star presence, says TV2 expert.

– This is going to mean a great deal for cross-country interest. For as I interpret it, so wanted Petter to go to Norway, but will not be allowed. But Ski Federation must understand that Petter is invaluable factor in the national context. He is in a unique position for Norway, and in my opinion should FIS sat down with Team Northug and found a solution jointly determine Aukland facing TV2 Sport.

Fearing Northug adds up earlier
He thinks Skiforbund no to Northug will make a record interest in cross-country skiing in Norway.

– Ski Federation’s main task is the ensure that cross-interest remains buoyant, and it is not without Petter Northug, he said.

Aukland fear that Northug now going to add up.

– Petter going to bet on long runs now. And that means enough that his relationship with FIS deteriorates. The ultimate consequence could actually be that Northug concludes his career earlier than he had planned, and it is again very unfortunate. That he did not participate unfortunately very unfortunate for both Norwegian and international cross country, says the expert.

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