Austria confirms it wants to sign Northug

Norwegian Petter Northug had actually ended his career in 2018, and now he wants to go to the 2026 Olympic Games — for Austria. A request for a change of nation has already been made.

Record world champion Petter Northug wants to compete for Austria at the 2026 Olympic Games. The ÖSV is processing the corresponding application.

Norwegian cross-country skiing superstar Petter Northug wants to start for Austria at the 2026 Winter Olympics. As the ÖSV confirmed on Thursday, the association received a request from the 39-year-old record world champion for a change of nations. Norwegian media had previously reported on Northug's plans, who ended his career in December 2018. The double Olympic champion and 13-time world champion recently impressed at the Norwegian Championsh…

The 39-year-old Norwegian is aiming to take part in the 2026 Olympics. The 13-time world champion ended his career in 2018. A request for the change of nation has been received by the ÖSV

Will we see Norwegian ski legend Petter Northug in Austria's race suit? It's not impossible. The ski federation is working on getting the star to represent the country.

The ÖSV would do well not to bring the Norwegian eccentric into its team.