The Salpausselkä Games have begun in Lahti, Finland, with a focus on combined competitions featuring Finnish athletes Minja Korhonen and Heta Hirvonen.
The FIS World Cup in skiing has returned to Lahti, where the historic Salpausselkä Games are officially set to commence on Friday. This year's event attracts significant attention from Finnish fans, particularly in the combined events for both men and women. The competitions are a celebration of winter sports, showcasing the skills of local athletes and their potential on an international stage.
Among the athletes to watch is 18-year-old Minja Korhonen, who has been in impressive form leading into the event. She recently excelled in the women’s combined qualifier held on Thursday, achieving the longest jump of the competition. Her performance sets a positive tone for the main events, with anticipation growing for how she and fellow competitor Heta Hirvonen will perform in the upcoming women's events.
The men's event also promises excitement, featuring Olympians like Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen, alongside other talented Finnish competitors such as Valtteri Holopainen and Wille Karhumaa. The schedule for Friday includes various competitions, starting with women's ski jumping and followed by several combined competitions, creating a thrilling day for sports fans in Lahti and beyond.
