Jasmi Joensuu, a prominent 29-year-old Finnish cross-country skier, faced a serious injury during the World Cup free sprint event held last weekend in Falun. The injury occurred as she skied at speeds of 50-55 km/h and collided with a triangular course sign. Although the initial examination confirmed that all bones and joint spaces are intact, her coach Kalmer Tramm speculates that it could be a muscle strain instead of a fracture.

To alleviate the discomfort, Jasmi received acupuncture treatment from a specialist familiar to her partner, ice hockey player Markus Granlund. Currently, the athlete is focusing on maintaining her physical conditioning, having completed a speed endurance training session on Wednesday. Her coach remains optimistic about her chances of competing in the upcoming Salpausselkä races, which include critical sprint and 10 km races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Despite Joensuu's strong desire to compete, Tramm insists that a final decision will be made after Friday's practice session, emphasizing the priority of her health over her competitive eagerness. The upcoming events in Lahti are important for her as they lead to further competitions, but the coach is cautious about taking any risks with her recovery.