Biathlon: ten Finns in the national A team this summer
Like Norway, the Finnish Biathlon Association announced on Thursday the composition of its training groups for the 2025/2026 training season.
In the senior team, Suvi Minkkinen leads the women’s team with Inka Hämäläinen, Venla Lehtonen and Snja Leinamo in her wake. The men’s squad includes Tero Seppälä, Arttu Heikkinen, Olli Hiidensalo, Otto Invenius, Jonni Mukkala and Jaakko Ranta.
To prepare for the Olympic season, the Finns will be taking part in training sessions both at home and abroad, particularly at altitude.
Finland’s squad for the 2025/2026 season
National senior team
Men
- Arttu Heikkinen, Puijon Hiihtoseura 🇫🇮
- Olli Hiidensalo, Lahden Hiihtoseura 🇫🇮
- Otto Invenius, Soisalon Ampumahiihtäjät 🇫🇮
- Jonni Mukkala, Soisalon Ampumahiihtäjät 🇫🇮
- Jaakko Ranta, Tuusulan Voima-Veikot 🇫🇮
- Tero Seppälä, Haapajärven Kiilat 🇫🇮
Ladies
- Inka Hämäläinen, Kontiolahden Urheilijat 🇫🇮
- Venla Lehtonen, Imatran Urheilijat 🇫🇮
- Sonja Leinamo, Ahveniston Ampumahiihtäjät 🇫🇮
- Suvi Minkkinen, Joutsan Pommi 🇫🇮
