The ongoing World Cup in cross-country skiing will continue this weekend in Falun, Sweden, but Finnish skiers Iivo Niskanen and Krista Pärmäkoski will not be competing. Niskanen, who fell ill during the Olympic final week, was not included in the team announced on Tuesday. Pärmäkoski is also absent from the World Cup competitions, which raises concerns about her performance in future events given the competitive nature of the circuit.

In Falun, the competitions scheduled include the freestyle sprints on Saturday and a 20-kilometer skiathlon on Sunday, featuring the participation of Finnish athletes who are stepping up in place of Niskanen and Pärmäkoski. The men's team includes notable competitors like Niko Anttola and Joni Mäki, while the women's roster features skiers such as Jasmi Joensuu and Kerttu Niskanen. Their performances will be crucial for maintaining Finland’s standings in the World Cup.

Additionally, the article mentions the continuation of the combined and ski jumping World Cups in Kulm, Austria, highlighting an upcoming historical event where one of the competitions will take place from a significant HS235 jump. The omission of Niskanen and Pärmäkoski from the Finnish team might impact the overall team dynamics and medal chances, particularly in high-stakes competitions like the World Cup.