Biathlon coach Uros Velepec starts a new job after his surprising farewell to the German Ski Association.
As the Polish Biathlon Association confirmed in an official message, Uros Velepec takes over the men’s team.
“After leaving Germany, I got a lot of offers, even in the Olympic year. I was surprised. I thought I would take a year break,” the 57-year-old is quoted. However, the offers were “tempting”, revealed Velepec.
“I can see the potential”
The biathlon coach competes with a clear vision at the Polish association. “I can see the potential. It will not be easy, it is a long process, but we want to step out of the shadow and show that it can also Poland,” said Velepec.
The Slovenian sees potential for increasing in his new team. “It is not the case that our athletes used to be worse.
Velepec officially takes over from May 1st. The experienced coach made it clear.
Rider trains German biathlon men
Velepec surprisingly resigned as a coach of the German men after the World Biathlon Championship at the end of February. Tobias Reiter succeeded the DSV.
“I have received very good impressions in the last three World Cup weeks, in addition to the many conversations with athletes and supervisors, I also gave me a good picture. In the week of Oslo, I presented the team a clear and structured planning for the Olympic season, which we have agreed on,” skuted riders in an interview with “chiemgau24.de” last for the Olympic season 2025/26.