This message has made great headlines in the biathlon nation Norway: Karoline Knotten has been thrown out of the national team. The former world-class ski hunter Marte Olsbu Röiseland was outraged.
The Norwegian ex-biathlete Marte Olsbu Röiseland has harsh criticism of the decision in a comment published at the “NRK” radio broadcaster “NRK”, Karoline Knotten To delete from the national team, expressed.
“Norwegian society is based on the idea of thinking independently,” the thirteen world champion and three -time Olympic champion began. Therefore, “critical thinking, reflection and independence” are conveyed at a young age.
Röiseland stated: “When an athlete like Karoline Knotten does exactly – asking questions, showing responsibility and looking for the technical discussion – should be met with respect. Instead, she is excluded by the national team.”
Norway’s team boss via Arne Botnan had accused the biathlete in the previous week that he had not “100 percent” behind the training plans. Knotten and the association have “different wishes and requirements for the next season,” said Botnan.
Röiseland: “Should everyone be forced into a model?”
Stone of the kick-off was the height training that will arrive in the Olympic season. The biathlon competition center in Antholz is located at around 1,600 meters above sea level. Because of her experience, knotting knew that she has to roll down a different program than the rest. The Norwegian team of coaches, on the other hand, sets step asleep.
Knotten had reacted to the booting with “TV2”. The 30-year-old said. She had “strongly expressed” that she would like to continue to be part of the team. “Being curious does not mean being illoyal,” she defended that she wanted to pursue other approaches in training.
Marte Olsbu Röiseland now sees a big problem in the Norwegian biathlon team. “Are we really at a point where we are no longer allowed to think ourselves? Should everyone be forced into a model – without space for professional disagreements, individual needs or adjustments?” Said the 34 -year -old.