19Aug 2019 by DS News Team
Wealthy, Happy And Skiing. Make Sure Your Politicians Are Aware Of That Connection

Wealthy, Happy And Skiing. Make Sure Your Politicians Are Aware Of That Connection

Leaders, Newsfeed
Norway is one of the world's wealthiest countries It is also one of the world's happiest Finally, It clearly has more skiers than any other nation as a proportion of population while pro-skiing is a king on television. Norway's Top 20 Most Talked About features 5 sport-related personalities of which three are skiers ...Sometimes important things do not need to be complicated - just make sure your local politicians are aware of magic powers of cross country skiing. Especially before the elections.
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16Aug 2019 by DS News Team
Guess What? Northug Is Back With Team Norway!

Guess What? Northug Is Back With Team Norway!

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No, the Olympic champion and, possibly, the most famous skier of all times is not planning to use his skis Instead, he's planning to use glasses. Yes, Northug brand is a new official sponsor of the Norwegian Ski Federation with its eyewear. The irony is not lost on either sides: no skier in the world ever quareled more with his national federation than Petter - particularly over brand endorsements. " It may not sound like a love marriage, but now I can give something back by providing Northug glasses to the national team" cracks Northug to TV 2 Norway " He's a special kind of guy with unique achievements, quips Espen Bjervig, Team Norway's manager, - Part of the deal is that Petter will mentor the young skiers and participate…
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14Aug 2019 by DS News Team
Fossli Sufferes Cardiac Arrest, Survives

Fossli Sufferes Cardiac Arrest, Survives

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Sondre Turvoll Fossli suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday but survived and is recovering now. Quick thinking and speedy assistance by Sondre's girlfriend Henriette Mork and a cyclist who happened to drive by and fast arrival of emergency ambulance helped a 26-year-old cross country skier to escape with his life. He's now in recovery as medics are trying to establish what could have caused a sudden heart failure with one of the world's best athletes. Team Norway doctors have already said there was absolutely nothing wrong with Fossli's ECG at the last year's in-depth check-up, neither was there any other signs of heart-related problems. Fossli is currently #22 in FIS Sprint ratings and was/is a member of the Sprint Group of the Norwegian national team.
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12Aug 2019 by DS News Team
Klaebo Comments For First Time On His Disagreements With Federation Over What To Wear – And What Not

Klaebo Comments For First Time On His Disagreements With Federation Over What To Wear – And What Not

Money & Finance, Newsfeed
"No matter what you are doing, you must be allowed to have your own opinions on things. I think one should be allowed to disagree" - thus spoken Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, according to NRK It was the first time the world's best skier have commented on his disagreements with the Norwegian Ski Federation that delayed signing of the agreement between the parties by almost a month. Neither side of the negotiations revealed any details but NRK, Norwegian public broadcaster and erstwhile promoter of cross country skiing, says that according to its sources, the row started over this precise shot. In case it's not obvious: the picture is from Easter 2019, outside the competition season and Johannes is wearing a clothing item by the brand different from that of Team Norway…
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10Aug 2019 by DS News Team
Team Leader vs Federation: Who Has Right To Athlete’s Body?

Team Leader vs Federation: Who Has Right To Athlete’s Body?

Money & Finance, Newsfeed
A conflict broke out in the Russian biathlon: national team leader Alexander Loginov, #2 in the World Cup - 2018/19 (on the left on our photo, blue t-shirt) has refused to sign a contract with the national biathlon federation. The issue at stake: who has the right to the best spots on athlete's apparel & ( because it's biathlon) rifle? Best means the most likely to be filmed & televised during races and, therefore most sought by advertisers? Do the "best logo spots" belong to the national team /the federation that needs sponsors' money to feed, cloth & coach athletes? Or do they belong to the athlete him/ herself who attracts viewers in the first place ? Most would say ( and do in practice) - share! But in what…
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