Norwegian skier Lucas Braathen will return to the international circuit. The 23-year-old left last October, after a conflict with the Norwegian federation over his image rights.
He will now represent Brazil, the country where his mother is from. In 2026, he could become the first Brazilian in history to win a medal at the Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy) The Norwegian federation has agreed to transfer its ski license to its Brazilian counterpart. Thanks to this, he will be able to participate in the next World Cup events, but also keep his points with FIS.