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Frida Karlsson barred from World Cup venue in Falun

Key Points
  • Frida Karlsson was reportedly barred from entering the World Cup venue in Falun due to a forgotten accreditation badge.
  • Other skiers, including Emma Ribom and Anton Grahn, also faced similar issues with security.
  • The situation was resolved when national team coach Johan Granath provided vests for the skiers.

Frida Karlsson was reportedly stopped by security guards from entering the World Cup venue in Falun, Sweden, on Saturday. According to reports, she had forgotten her accreditation badge. The incident occurred during the World Cup weekend at the Lugnet ski stadium, where sprint competitions were scheduled for Saturday.

Karlsson had planned to train on Saturday morning instead of competing in the sprint, focusing on the skiathlon event on Sunday. Other skiers, including Emma Ribom, Anton Grahn, Lisa Ingesson, and Elina Rönnlund, also faced similar issues with security upon arrival. The situation was reportedly resolved when national team coach Johan Granath brought vests for the skiers, allowing them to enter.

Johanna Ojala, an expert for Viaplay, witnessed the event and commented on it.

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