St. Christiansen in the national team of Ukraine? Pros and cons of possible transition of the Norwegian biathlete | Biathlon

Known Norwegian biathlete vetle Shostad Christiansen quarreled with the federation there But even considers the change of citizenship. You will agree that this is not a first -time joke, but a perfect fact, which was told by all sports media of the world, including the Champion.

We will remind, then the 32-year-old biathlete sharply spoke about the Norwegian Association of Biathlon and the coaching headquarters of the national team, because it was not included in the eighth stage of the World Cup in Slovenian Poklutka.

Whether the case will change citizenship – the question is open. He may have been robbed and already calmed down – we are unknown. Although it is not a wonder in the world of biathlon. For example, the famous Slovenian biathlete, the Olympic winner of Yakov FA – actually Croat and at one time changed citizenship.

The 2006 Olympic Champion was later Belgian. The country of chocolate, beer and potatoes of FRI has published a passport and flora of Claude-one of the three French brothers, two of whom are for the France national team. There are other examples.

But since the day of jokes and laughter now, let’s try to imagine – what if Christiansen agreed to take a passport with a trident? Never say « never » …

Where two housewives are there’s the house of the non -men

From the point of view of the promotion of Ukrainian biathlon – yes, it would be a powerful step. Christiansen was a very famous biathlon in the world before this scandal. He is an Olympic champion of 2022 in the male relay, a three-time world champion, as well as a bronze medalist of the 2022 Olympics in Masstart.

However, will this PR like Ukrainian biathletes? Team leader Dmitry Podruchny is the most titled biathlete in the national team, world champion, authority and example for imitation. Will the presence of a Norwegian on the climate in the team will not affect? This is an open question.

Although it is worth noting that the most time is trained separately, with a personal mentor Yuray Saniter, who is most likely It will remain his coach And next season.

Therefore, the situation is ambiguous. It is important for the microclimate in the locker room.

Ukraine needs a fourth person for relay

But let us remember the words of the same Dmitry Podruchny About the need for the fourth participant in the relay!

So here he is – the windy Shostad Christiansen! Moreover, universal-in the Norway national team at the 2022 Olympics, it ran the fourth stage, but could close others.

However, he would still have to choose a place in the composition. After all bronze medal at the World Cup in New Mesto Ukrainian biathletes will simply not yield.

In addition, Bogdan Tsymbal is going to fight for a place in the World Cup, as well as young Bogdan Borkovsky, Sergei Suprun and Stepan Kinash.

Army, money, language, tourists

Let’s move on to the possible disadvantages, which are not as little as it can seem at first glance.

Language barrier

Christiansen speaks English. Foreign languages ​​are exactly the handy, Mandzin, Merkushin, Jim – perhaps others. But for the coaching staff it can be a problem. Hiring a translator is additional costs.

St. Shostad Christiansen

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Finances

Obviously, Christiansen would have to pay a lot. How will Ukrainian athletes perceive it? In playing sports because of the imbalance in salaries, there are often conflicts that can destroy the team.

Service in power structures

In Europe, many biathletes are officers of law enforcement agencies. Will Christiansen agree to such a step? Unlikely.

Conclusion

Whatever the choice of Christiansen, we wish him to find his place in sports and finish his career. We thank Norway for helping Ukraine and supporting Norwegian biathletes.

And we have our task – to develop biathlon, to update infrastructure, to support young people. Then our Christians are sure to appear. And we believe that this is not the April.