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The decision to prepare yourself was costly, in the most literal sense of the term, in Charlotte Kalla. Choosing to train outside the national team, the twenty-nine year-old Scandinavian was denied the federation prize for 205,000 crowns, which is just under 20,000 euros.
Wednesday 3 May 2017 4 minutes reading time
The sum would be rightfully paid to Kalla by virtue of the results achieved during the winter: 105,000 crowns for the three medals at the World Cup and 100,000 for the World Cup. However, Tärendö's athlete for the second consecutive year opted to work during the summer with a private coach, Magnus Ingesson, remaining outside the national teams. As a result, the federation denied the sum.
Johan Sares, the manager of Svenska Skidförbundet, explained this position: "Bonuses are only due to athletes in our training groups, and Charlotte knows. Even during off-season there are obligations to sponsors. Those who are not in the national teams are not required to respect them, but they can not even think that they have the same economic benefits. However, the federation is ready to support Charlotte during the summer by providing assistance with materials and travel logistics. "
Kalla, on the other hand, replied that she was disappointed by the decision of the federation, because "even if I do not prepare myself with the national racing team with her suit, where the names of the sponsors are well in evidence. So, getting good results, I think the sponsors still have great visibility. I think I have to open a discussion on this policy, because today it is about me, but tomorrow it could touch someone else. "
However, the Swede has no intention of coming into conflict with the federation and will now concentrate all his energy on the summer preparation for the winter: "I am very happy with the work done with Magnus, I realize that it is improved by many Small things and I'm sure they can progress further. My season will be entirely focused on the PyeongChang Olympic Games, so I will not race much in the World Cup and will certainly miss the Tour de Ski. The goal is to be top of shape in February. "
Indeed, Scandinavian has proven over the years to know how to prepare the appointments that count.
In the Olympic Games, he has already won 1 gold and 2 silver on an individual level, to which another gold and another silver with team trials are added. In the World Cup, however, the total booty speaks of 12 medals, of which 5 are individual.
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