In the Stockholm archipelago, three Swedish lugers are intensely training for the 2026 Olympics in Cortina. Led by coach Hans Kohala, Svante Kohala, Tove Kohala, and Rasmus Moberg practice starts on Ljusterö. The Kohala family nearly forms the entire national team.
On Ljusterö in the Stockholm archipelago, Swedish lugers are chasing thousandths of seconds in their start training. Three athletes – Svante Kohala, Tove Kohala, and Rasmus Moberg – are preparing for the 2026 Olympics in Cortina under the guidance of coach Hans Kohala. The training takes place at the Kohala family home, which nearly constitutes an entire national team in luge.
Luge is a winter sport where the start is crucial, and here the athletes focus on optimizing their starts to gain time in competitions. The article was published on October 23, 2025, highlighting how the Swedish luge team builds its form in a unique setting far from alpine tracks. The family's involvement underscores the personal dimension of the sport, where close relationships drive performance forward.