Finnish athletes prepare for European cycling and football qualifiers

Seven Finnish cyclists will compete in the European Road Cycling Championships in Slovenia from October 2 to October 7. The races, held in Sencur near Ljubljana, feature a challenging climb exceeding 10% gradient. Finnish representatives include Axel Källberg in the Men's Elite road race, alongside Wilma Aintila, Heidi Antikainen, Kasper Borremans, Miko Pirinen, Niko Terho, and Sampo Ruonakoski across various age categories.

In football, the Finnish women's national team, known as the Helmarit, is preparing for World Cup qualifying matches against Serbia. The first match will take place in Tampere, Finland, on October 9, followed by a second match in Stara Pazov, Serbia, on October 13. Head coach Marko Saloranta is scheduled to announce the squad for these matches on October 1.