– Of course, I am really sad that this is still happening.
That’s the sum Mika Lehtimäki case Sami ItaniPresident of the Finnish Sports Federation.
– On the other hand, I am proud of the women who have dared to come forward, she continues.
– Journalists have also done important work.
Lehtimäki was the head of the Olympic Committee’s top sports unit, but he has a particularly strong track and field background. Itani is a former tithe.
– Know Mika, Itani says.
– Yes, this came as a surprise to me.
An exemplary organization?
On Monday, Mika Lehtimäki resigned as head of the Olympic Committee’s top sports unit. PASSI FLAME
The Olympic Committee has not appeared to be a top organization in the midst of the uproar.
– The situation is sad, because it is the Olympic Committee that should be an exemplary organization, Itani gasps.
– There will certainly start to be more reforms and a change of people.
Is there On Jan Vapaavuori conditions for continuing to chair the Olympic Committee and the support of SUL?
– After the SUL government has dealt with this case, I will state our position.
SUL’s board will meet next week.
– I do not want to express my personal position before the discussion of our entire government, Itani states.
– It would be just the kind of chewing that you have to get rid of in sports.
“Transparency in everything”
Sami Itani leads the Finnish Sports Federation. Pekka Sipola / AOP
Itan-led SUL aims to be a pioneer. Gender quotas came into trust three years ago.
– Our minutes are open to all. Transparency is everything, Itani emphasizes.
– Work must continue to be done in us and in other sports federations – and under the leadership of the Olympic Committee to bring about structural and cultural changes.