The controller also cited an example of a young Slovenian jumper

Decision Christian KatholaIt surprised many to deviate from the position of controller of the jumping equipment at the International Ski Association (FIS). As he explained, he did not decide to take this step because of the scandal, which was boiled by the Norwegians with reworked competitive jerseys at the Nordic skiing championship in Nordic skiing.

“In order not to perform the controller’s role, I concluded in early February, so before the World Cup. I decided to do this for personal reasons. During the season, I was away every week from Wednesday to Sunday or Monday. My mother is 87 years old and lives herself at home and needs my help, « confided Kathol, who recently operated his knee. In September, however, he is waiting for him on another knee.

Jumps remain his great love

As he agreed, he does not retreat from the jumps that remain his great love. He may become a technical delegate again, and he will continue to help with the control, which he believes should still be tightened. He also advocates stricter penalties. “Some national teams have ten to twelve people who care about the development of equipment. This is for FIS like doping. Anyone who catches cheating should be disqualified for more than just one match, « suggested 59-year-old Austrian, who has concerns about the removal of overalls.

“This is a great responsibility. Just think what would happen if the transport occurred if the jerseys were to get wet or even lost. In addition, they would not change much by taking them away and returning them half an hour before the match. Jumpers would still have enough time to increase the overalls, « explained Kathol, citing an example from this year’s World Cup final in Planica, where they disqualified a young Slovenian (Žigo Jančar).

“He subsequently admitted that he had stretched his jersey before the flight. It only takes a minute or two to do something like this, « said the counselor.