Sweden names team for the Cross-Country World Cup opener in Ruka

Sweden has announced its roster for the FIS Cross-Country World Cup season opener in Ruka this weekend.

Nineteen-year-old Alvar Myhlback earns a call-up following impressive performances at the Swedish season opener. In contrast, William Poromaa is absent due to cold symptoms, and veterans Calle Halfvarsson and Jens Burman are left out after a weak pre-season. On the women’s side, Sweden travels with all its leading names except Linn Svahn, who is missing because of illness.

National team manager Anders Byström comments on the selections in the linked audio clip.

Swedish squad for Ruka

Women: - Ebba Andersson (Piteå Elit SK) - Maja Dahlqvist (Falun–Borlänge SK) - Evelina Crüsell (Skellefteå SK) - Johanna Hagström (Ulricehamns IF) - Moa Ilar (Falun–Borlänge SK) - Frida Karlsson (Sollefteå Skidor IF) - Moa Lundgren (Åsarna IK) - Emma Ribom (Piteå Elit SK) - Märta Rosenberg (Trillevallens SK) - Jonna Sundling (Piteå Elit SK)

Men: - Edvin Anger (Åsarna IK) - Gustaf Berglund (IFK Mora SK) - Emil Danielsson (Högbo GIF) - Johan Ekberg (IFK Mora SK) - Anton Grahn (IFK Mora SK) - Johan Häggström (Piteå Elit SK) - Leo Johansson (Falun–Borlänge SK) - Alvar Myhlback (Bjursås IK) - Jesper Persson (Åsarna IK) - Eric Rosjö (IFK Mora SK) - Oskar Svensson (Falun–Borlänge SK)

Notable omissions: - William Poromaa (illness) - Calle Halfvarsson (form) - Jens Burman (form)

The Ruka weekend opens the international World Cup season for cross-country skiing.