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No Russian or Belarusian participation in Birken
As for 2022, Birken has decided not to allow Russian or Belarusian participation in Birken 2023 due to Russia's military attack on Ukraine and the ongoing war

”Together with other long-distance race organizers, we have jointly decided not to allow Russian or Belarusian participation in Birken Ski Festival races” says Eirik Torbjørnsen, CEO of Birken.

”Not allowing Russian or Belarusian participation in Birken Ski festival is in line with the measures we’re seeing related to sporting events right now,” says Eirik Torbjørnsen.

Birken is following developments closely and has a continued close dialogue with the authorities as well the Norwegian Ski Association.