The upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina will kick off with the women's 10+10 kilometer combined skiing competition on Saturday. Traditionally, Norwegian skiers are among the top favorites for medals; however, recent comments from NRK experts reveal troubling dynamics within the team leading up to the event. Concerns have been raised regarding the training preferences of elite skiers, who are reportedly opting to train with private teams rather than with the national team.

As reported by VG, this shift is alarming to many within Norway, indicating potential issues in how the national team is currently managed. Experts point to this trend as a sign that things are not being handled appropriately within the team. They emphasize that the willingness of top skiers to leave the national team for private setups reflects larger problems in the team's training regimen and overall cohesion.

Fredrik Aukland, an expert from NRK, voiced his concerns by stating that "the numbers speak for themselves, and the situation is regrettable." He described the current state of affairs as a comprehensive failure on the national team's part, raising significant worries about the future performance of Norwegian skiers in the upcoming Olympic competitions.