Finland and Sweden skip World Cup races over virus concerns

Finland and Sweden said on Wednesday their cross-country skiers will not compete at upcoming World Cup events in Switzerland and Germany, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.The moves, announced separately by the Swedish Ski Association and its Finnish counterpart, came the day after dominant nation Norway announced it was skipping the upcoming events.The Finnish decision was made in close collaboration with coaching staff and physicians, and an exchange of views were also made with counterparts in Sweden and Norway.“The corona epidemic situation in Europe is challenging and national…