Iivo Niskanen, who experienced a significant disappointment at the recent Olympics, has been named in the Finnish team for the upcoming Salpausselkä competitions, specifically in the men's 10 kilometers traditional skiing event. The team includes all of Finland's top skiers, and a total of 12 athletes have been announced for both the men's and women's categories. Kerttu Niskanen, Iivo's teammate, has also been selected to represent Finland in this event.

Another notable inclusion is Krista Pärmäkoski, whose participation may signify her last appearance in a World Cup competition, especially since it will be the final event in front of her home crowd. The excitement around this competition is heightened due to the presence of combined women's stars Heta Hirvonen and Minja Korhonen, who were unable to compete in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the women’s combined event was not part of the Olympic program.

In addition to the key highlights for the women’s team, Olympic medalists Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen are also gearing up to perform in front of their local audience. The announcement of the Finnish team for the Salpausselkä events has generated interest and optimism among Finnish sports enthusiasts, especially with such celebrated athletes set to compete in these national competitions.