Swedish biathlon stars Hanna Öberg and Martin Ponsiluoma are expecting their first child, the couple announced on Instagram. The pregnancy will significantly affect Öberg's participation in the upcoming season.
Both athletes are Olympic and world champions in biathlon. Öberg finished second in last season's World Cup overall standings and won four individual races. She also won a relay silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy earlier this year.
The couple's announcement comes ahead of a busy competitive calendar. The Biathlon World Championships are scheduled for 9–21 February 2027 in Estonia.