The Finnish Golf Federation responded to the athletes’ concerns.
Matilda Castren is not satisfied with the activities of the Golf Association. Tomi Natri / All Over Press
The Finnish Golf Association reacts to the feedback given by Finnish golf stars.
The uproar started when the sports federation chose the head coach of the amateur national teams Mikael Salminen, who does not have PGA training. The players were not at all happy with the appointment and launched a harsh criticism To Yle.
In addition, women’s number one player Matilda Castren said on Wednesday to Ylethat the association has not helped in any way in preparing for the Olympics.
Castren said that there is no more trust.
– Frankly speaking, this action is quite pathetic, Castren said in an interview with Yle.
Now the federation has responded to the athletes.
The Golf Federation invites the players named to the Olympic team to discuss the preparation for the Paris Games. The meeting will be held at the beginning of February.
The Olympic group was named on Thursday and includes Castren, Sami Välimäki, Kalle Samoa, Ursula Wikström and Noora Komulainen.
– I am very sorry that the situation has led to a lack of trust. I believe that by listening and openly discussing things together, we can solve and develop things in both the short and long term, executive director of the Golfliitto Juha Korhonen said in the union’s press release.
Monetary support
According to the association, athletes were previously supported with events and coaching services, in addition to which the players’ personal processes were financially supported.
In its press release, the association now says that the 40,000 euro enhancement grant granted by the Olympic Committee will be allocated to those athletes who have a chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
The players receive support per athlete, which is 8,000 euros. However, according to the federation, getting support requires signing an athlete contract.
In addition, the golf association says that it will allocate financial resources to equipment, travel and accommodation costs, and physical services in view of the Paris Olympics.
Athletes outside the Olympic group will receive a financial support of 1,260 euros for training expenses.