The 2027 World Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden, are reportedly reconsidering the inclusion of para-athletes after criticism. The decision to exclude para-athletes from the official program was met with backlash in Norway and Sweden. According to reports, the Swedish Parasport Federation and the Swedish Ski Association held a meeting to review the issue, with resources cited as a key factor.
Para-athlete Ellen Westerlund, who competed in the 2025 para-sprint event held alongside the World Ski Championships in Trondheim, hopes for a similar setup in Falun. She described the Trondheim experience as significant for inclusion. The International Ski Federation (FIS) previously stated it wanted to assess the Trondheim event before making decisions on future championships.
She described the Trondheim experience as significant for inclusion.
No final decision has been announced yet.