The Swedish starlet will miss the entire season due to her pregnancy.

Swedish biathlon star Hanna Öberg will miss the entire 2026/27 season due to pregnancy, according to her recent announcement. The two-time Olympic champion and three-time World Cup winner has confirmed she will take a competitive break while expecting her first child with partner Martin Ponsiluomo. The couple, who have been together since 2021, announced their pregnancy in July, and Öberg has shared updates on how she is adjusting her training schedule accordingly. Ponsiluomo, a top Swedish biathlete and Olympic gold medalist, won the pursuit race at the Winter Olympics in Italy earlier this year. Both athletes have enjoyed successful careers on the international stage, with Öberg having secured multiple medals at major competitions. Her decision to step back from competition comes after months of careful planning and communication with her team and coaches. In a social media post, Öberg explained that she feels well and has modified her training regimen to prioritize her health and comfort during this period. “This season will certainly be different, but I feel good and enjoy life,” she wrote. “The purpose of my training has changed slightly, mainly to stay healthy rather than aiming for peak performance.” She described the upcoming period as a kind of break, allowing time to focus on personal matters and family life. Öberg’s absence from competition means she will skip the World Championships in Otepää, which are set to take place later this year. Despite stepping away from the sport for a season, she remains committed to returning in the 2027/28 campaign. Her determination to continue competing reflects her long-term goals and resilience in the demanding world of elite sports. Meanwhile, the Öberg family continues to thrive. Her younger sister, Elvira Öberg, recently announced her engagement to former Swedish biathlete Oscar Brandt. Elvira also competed successfully at the traditional Blink Festival in Norway, where she won a biathlon race in the team start format. She beat France’s Julia Simon by 12.6 seconds, finishing third behind Norway’s Karoline Knotten. The developments within the Öberg family highlight the growing presence of women in Swedish winter sports and the increasing visibility of athletes beyond their professional achievements. As the biathlon calendar moves forward, fans and fellow competitors alike will be watching to see how these personal milestones shape the future of the sport. For now, Hanna Öberg’s focus remains on preparing for motherhood, with her career plans still firmly in place for the seasons ahead.