Nordic skating (FIN, SWE, NOR, DEN, ISL)

[TT_Fin]

Minja Peltonen has been added to Finland's national team list. No Janna or Nella. I wonder does Nella skate any more. Janna posted some skating videos some time ago at ig, but not for a while.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

I don´t know if it´s okay to share here, but since Daniil doesn´t have a fan thread I thought it might be okay to share it in the Nordic skating thread.

Daniil Valanov has started a Gofundme to help with his skating finances. As some of you may remember he lost his dear father a few months ago and not unexpected this has made everything more financially challenging.

Daniils Gofundme:
https://gofund.me/c8eaa27dd

My name is Daniil, and I am a competitive figure skater from Norway. I have dedicated countless hours to training and pushing the limits of what I can achieve both on the ice and off ice. One of my biggest accomplishments has been becoming first Norwegian in history to successfully land a triple axel and quadruple jump in competition, something I am incredibly proud of.

Figure skating is not just a hobby for me it's my passion, my goal, and a huge part of who I am. Despite facing some of the most difficult challenges of my life recently, I remain determined to continue pursuing my dreams.

Three months ago, my father passed away. His loss has had a profound impact on me and my family, both emotionally and financially. As we continue to navigate through this difficult period, the costs of training, ice time, equipment, and competitions have become much harder to manage.

I am asking for your support to help me continue my figure skating journey. Every donation, no matter the size, will help me stay on the ice and keep working toward my goals. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can give.

 

[TT_Fin]

Selma has posted from Espoon taitoluisteluklubi K7 group a photo. I noticed Annika Pellonmaa there, I don't know who the others are but I suppose it is the most talented skaters' group. I noticed that there is no Janna or Oona. In fact, It is not so long ago Janna has posted jumping videos, only a couple of weeks, so she is still skating, but no idea has she changed club or coach, or has Oona retired. I did not find any information concerning neither of them.

 

[TT_Fin]

I saw elsewhere people speculating if Valtter Virtanen or Matias Lindfors will get the TBD spot and many thought there is no third option, but there is: Makar Suntsev. Also Anton Erkama is senior eligible, but I suppose he will go to JGP, as he is the only national team member in men age eligible in juniors. I think Finland has 6/7 JGP spots in men if I understood the rules right and one or two of other spots will be given to youth national team members or Matias Heinonen, who did not make it to national team but is a member of challenger group, which Finland has also. I suppose they will find enough boys as Finland usually sends so many skaters to competitions how many they can.

In women national team members who compete from GP spots are Selma Välitalo, Minja Peltonen and Lotta Artimo, who is first time age eligible in seniors. The rest are only junior age eligible. This may change, Janna has been posting skating videos so if she can give provements, she might get back to national team. But not many seniors in women and national team is smaller than it has been in years, I think.