The coach of the Finnish skier considers the reactions exaggerated.
Krista Pärmäkoski traveled with her dog. Pasi Liesimaa
Krista Pärmäkoski The exciting car trip from Italy to Germany has also aroused amazement from Norway.
Norwegian -wing Dagbladet has published a story in which it will extend the case and the reactions that came to it.
Pärmäkoski took part in the Cogne World Cup last weekend. When the rest of the Finnish team returned home in a regular style by plane, Pärmäkoski took the car.
The Finnish skier ended up with a solution because he wanted Edvin for the camps and the Central European Games. The price was that in the middle of the season there would be a four -day trip.
Ski expert Sami Jauhojärvi It considered Pärmäkoski’s decision harmful to sports.
– It doesn’t sound very optimal. Traveling could be done with a little less. This is the compromises that the athlete builds, Jauhojärvi said at Viaplay.
Highly expert’s own critical views were also given to the case Aino-Kaisa Saarinen and Ilta-Sanomat Harri Kirvesniemi.
The coach defends
Dagbladet reached Pärmäkoski coach Matti Haavistonwhich keeps the reactions exaggerated.
– It’s worth it. You have to take a long distance if you have a dog. And it was also psychologically important to get a pet on the whole trip, a man who has been working with the Olympic medalist for a long time is burning the disadvantages and benefits.
Haavisto points out that there has been an opportunity for a small side training. For example, a ferry traveling from Finland to Germany has a gym.
Pärmäkoski skied three trips in Cogna and finished fifth at best.
Edvin to Lahti
To the annoyance of Norwegian dog lovers, Edvin is not seen in the Trondheim World Championships.
However, the dog’s ski trips do not end.
– The World Cup in Lahti is his next trip, Pärmäkoski tells Dagbladet.