– I absolutely think that the opening race should be an arena for the best juniors in the country, concludes news’s cross-country expert Martin Johnsrud Sundby. Because right now you have to be a senior runner to run the Beitosprint, but it hasn’t always been like that – and it’s not like that in the neighboring country. Because 19-year-old Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen went there on Friday and Saturday with stars such as Frida Karlsson, Ebba Andersson and Jonna Sundling. – Very frivolous Sundby himself points out that he was inspired and motivated by trying himself against the elite as a junior runner. He had one of his best experiences when, as a junior in his final year, he had to compete against Frode Estil. – Look at Jakob Ingebrigtsen, how old was the boy when he started wreaking havoc with the elite? You can’t say that he won’t be allowed to run against the best in the world, when he reveals his level. news’s expert: Former world champion in 15 kilometer classic, Martin Johnsrud Sundby. Photo: Fredrik Saltbones / news He believes the athletes are deprived of great sporting experiences when they are not allowed to participate, even if they maintain the level and can claim to be among the best. – I in no way understand the argument that one should not match carefully. It seems to me to be taking athletes very seriously, says Sundby. – I think that was a frivolous comment. This is something that Ski-Norway, Norwegian sports policy together with coaches and other professionals have spent a lot of time on, answers Norwegian national team manager Ulf Morten Aune to news. NORWEGIAN NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER: Ulf Morten Aune Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB He is very understanding that there is frustration among some juniors, but believes they have a responsibility to match them carefully. – There has been a very large investigation that has been written about in Sweden about matching athletes early in many sports. There, the conclusion is obvious, claims Aune. – It pisses us off! Andreassen is now in Sweden precisely to open the season. – It pisses us off! I think it’s very unnecessary, says father Ola Andreassen about the rule which means that no juniors can participate in Beitostølen. He first expressed his frustration in the Swedish Expressen. – I think that if you are good enough, you are old enough. That should also apply here. I note that the transition from junior to senior races is big. Then it’s about trying to match up with the best in some races. It should be far inside, says Andreassen. . ON SWEDISH SNOW: Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen had to go to Bruksvallarna to ski with elite runners this weekend. Photo: BILDBYRÅN He saw a question mark at the rules and is incomprehensibly arguing that she should not be allowed to stay in her home country. – I think it is very, very sad that we older juniors will not get to test ourselves against the seniors at Beitostølen. I am very grateful that I get to compete here in the city, says Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen to the Swedes. This is Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen (19) Name: Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen Born: 4 August. 2005 Club: Bækkelagets Ski Club Result: Gold in 10 kilometers and 20 kilometers in the Junior WC in 2023. Silver in the sprint in the Junior WC in 2023. Silver in the mixed relay in the Junior WC in 2024. Bronze in the sprint in the Junior WC in 2024. 4th, 5th and 6th place from senior national championships. Made his debut in the World Cup last season during the sprint in Trondheim. There she was number 45. Current: Season opener with the Swedes in Bruksvallarna because she is not allowed to go to Beitostølen. Papa Andreassen tells that the juniors must also go to Gålå next weekend. He claims that it was up to the district council whether they would be allowed to compete together there, but that it did not turn out that way. – It is incredible that they do not get that opportunity. Although right now Milla is not at the level where she can fight for a place in the World Cup or in the WC, it is about testing the level and seeing what it takes. To really match up. Johaug reacts – once again Therese Johaug broke through as a junior runner at Beitostølen, and has previously been clear about the importance of matching up against the best. As early as two years ago, she thought the Ski Association should look at the rule book. REACTS: Therese Johaug. Here in an interview with news after the victory at Beitostølen, where she would have liked to see Andreassen in action. Photo: Marius Simensen / Bildbyrån Now the veteran – like water flowed on Saturday – is once again resigned. – I think the ski association must look at a solution for the juniors to go here, says Johaug to news. – I was lucky enough to go here when I was a junior, and came in 4th place, which gave me an insane amount of motivation and inspiration. We have room for juniors at the start. Johaug and the rest of the Norwegian senior elite go 10 kilometers free technique at Beitostølen on Sunday. You can follow the race on NRK1 from 11.05. Here he is pushed off the barrier: – Scandal 00:48 Here his shoulder is dislocated 00:15 Sent the competitor straight off the track: – So dramatic 00:54 See all the goals from Norway – Kazakhstan – Pictures from TV 2 Direct 01 :06 Show more Published 23.11.2024, at 22.25
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The big talent is denied a start in Norway: – Very frivolous
