Iivo Niskanen told to leave the SM-skiing of the personal competition between.Puijo ski club Iivo Niskanen seen in Imatra only on Saturday in the message. EPA / AOP

cross-country skiing Finnish championships start in Imatra Friday morning women’s ten miles of the traditional and the men’s 15-kilometer traditional race.

the most Anticipated skier of 15 kilometers was, of course, Iivo Niskanen , whose signature exactly the distance is. He was not in the race to see.

Niskanen announced Thursday Instagram account, you’re not going to participate in SM-hiihdoissa as a message on Saturday. The reason he reported elbow injury.

– In contest this time only a message, which is needed for their own contribution. Elbow peeved Ulricehamnin the weekend and it is wise not to break the places, Niskanen justification.

– Load management and spot shape, Niskanen decided.

Niskanen represents the message in Puijo ski company.