Vuokatti, Finland, 2-10 February 2018
Zebastian Modin, Sweeden holds on to his guides pole as he goes downhill at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games © • www.photo-hartmann.de
Cross-country and biathlon
The final World Cup before athletes head to the Paralympic Winter Games takes place in Vuokatti, Finland, ending just one month before the start of PyeongChang 2018.
The venue is well known by Para Nordic skiers, having hosted regular events including World Cups for the past two seasons.
With a total of 150km of unspoilt routes, athletes are treated to a challenging course through the heart of Sotkamo. The venue is located next to the Vuokatti Sports Institute, where Finland’s best cross-country and biathlon skiers train year round.
City, Country | Sport | Date |
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Canmore, Canada | Cross-country skiing and biathlon | 9-17 December 2017 |
Oberried, Germany | Cross-country skiing and biathlon | 20-28 January 2018 |
Vuokatti, Finland | Cross-country skiing and biathlon | 2-10 February 2018 |