DOSB President Thomas Weikert can understand the criticism of Sprint European Champion Gina Lückenkemper on the promotion of top-level sport, but he has also put it into perspective.
DOSB President Thomas Weikert can understand the criticism of Sprint European Champion Gina Lückenkemper on the promotion of top-level sport, but he has also put it into perspective.
“There is something to it, but we also have to deal with our finances sensibly,” said the head of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) in the Sky interview: “Many athletes are sensibly supported, A by sports aid, B by the public sector, army and so on.” A blanket criticism would not help.
Nevertheless, one must “of course deal with the arguments of Lückenkemper and other critics and see how we can improve the system and also the finances for athletes,” added Weikert: “Of course it is always problematic when there is not enough money . If I don’t train all day, I can’t perform at my best.”
Lückenkemper, who surprisingly won gold in the 100-meter sprint at the European Athletics Championships in Munich, recently complained: “If you’re already good, you’ll be well promoted. But as long as you’re on the way there, it’s difficult .”
Source: Stern
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