Niskanen Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

The Finnish Ski Federation announced on Saturday that Niskanen missed the national team's summer training camps due to a cancer diagnosis. According to a statement from the federation, the diagnosis was made after a mole check in May that led to the removal of a mole from his foot, which tests revealed to be acral melanoma. tr-sport.click

"The mole was in a difficult place, especially considering that my feet are my most important work tool," Niskanen said in the statement. He expressed gratitude to head coach Joakim Abrahamsson for support during the summer and emphasized that his health situation is now under control, with training progressing positively despite necessary adjustments.