Elias Kuosmanen, who works as a sports officer, the appreciation of the Defense Forces has only increased.
Elias Kuosmanen wrestled the World Cup bronze in Zagreb. Pete anikari
The army and martial arts, especially Judo and wrestling, have been hand -handed for a long time. Fresh Greek-Roman wrestling World Cup three Elias Kuosmanen30, works as a sports officer in the Defense Forces.
The world situation, the Russian offensive war and the threat scenarios on Finland have also made Kuosmashi think more deeply about the importance of their work and work.
– My appreciation and understanding of the role of the Defense Forces have only increased.
– Too often, you can say what the benefits of athletes are in the army. It must be understood that when we have a strong and credible army, it is our safety. Must make sure that it never needs to be used, Kuosmanen says.
Kuosmanen clearly has a weighty say about the importance of military service.
– If you start offering athletes or some other groups out of there, you will send a picture to the world that it might be easy to come here.
The release of athletes became a big topic in the summer when it turned out that, among other things, Finnish NHL hockey players had been granted.
It is good to remember that there are really many reasons for the liberation. Kuosmanen fully signs that the army is not suitable for everyone.
– I understand that the species are different. It may be a great workout for a wrestler to rob the woods, but not for another sport athlete.
– Let’s say politically that yes Lauri Markkanen was in the army. And he is a pretty tough athlete who has done quite well since then, Kuosmanen refers to the NBA star.
New Olympiad
Kuosmanen is a sergeant in military value and a lieutenant of the reserve.
The Finnish wrestler did not celebrate the World Championship medal for a long time in Zagreb last Sunday. On Monday, he was already in the shooting test in Santahamina.
– It was not a traditional shooting, but had to jump on his stomach and sometimes go to its side. When a big man is put on to make such movements, it may be pretty cool.
He has been working for the Defense Forces for seven years. Kuosmanen remembers that the skier Ristomatti Hakola The athletes’ record in their name in the military career.
Kuosmanen has the opportunity to brighten the color of the medal as early as next year. Pete anikari
– My contract is now interrupted. I have applied for a sequel, and I believe that a sequel could be coming. But the Defense Forces would be an interesting employer even after a sports career, even if the task is not the same.
However, the end of a wrestling career will not be in the near future.
– The new Olympiad towards Los Angeles has started. Next spring will be the European Championships and in the fall the World Cup.
– I have to stay humble because I already have quite a few injuries. Bad injuries can decide on a career before. It must be remembered that there is life after a wrestling career, so you should not be completely sacrificed to sports, says Kuosmanen.