SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have confirmed Sámi commentary will be provided, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

Along with the SWEDISH language commentary that will be provided for all the shows, SVT will also be providing commentary in Anáraš Sámi and Northern Sámi, for the Grand Final – which will be available via SVT Play. Commentary will be provided by Mikkal Morottaja in Anáraš Sámi and Xia Torikka in Northern Sámi.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix