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Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra makes his comeback at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, facing a strong field including a 90m thrower. Fans hope he is fully recovered and ready for the Paris Olympics.
In a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg, dozens of children participated in a hobby horsing competition. Hobby horsing involves riding a stick with a horse’s head attached to it and is said to have originated in Finland. Despite not being a professional sport, hobby horsing competitions have tournaments, coaches, and judges, and participants follow the rules of horse-riding competitions.
Finland’s former president, Alexander Stubb, highlighted the transformative impact of NATO membership on his country, particularly the extension of the military alliance’s border with Russia. The significance of this change was emphasised during a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, where both leaders acknowledged the shift away from neutrality towards a strong military posture. Stubb emphasised the importance of military preparedness and the profound effect war-related news can have on younger generations. The meeting also underscored the close ties between Sweden and Finland, with Kristersson acknowledging their shared history and future within the NATO alliance.
