There are young footballers from 30 nations in Oslo this week. The organizer does its best to ensure that they are safe. Now several players have been told by coaches and parents not to wear branded clothes, expensive watches or rings. – You take care not to wear branded clothes and avoid certain areas to avoid something similar happening to you, says Sindre Svee, who will play football at the Norway Cup. He refers to the robbery that happened during the day on Tuesday in Oslo. Not allowed to go alone Sindre comes all the way from Trøndelag with his team Malvik/Hommelvik. He finds it incredible that such a robbery can happen in the middle of the day. – One begins to wonder if it is actually safe here. Always walking together four by four is another rule the boys from Trøndelag have been given. Sindre believes it reduces the chance of a robbery. – There is a greater chance that something will happen if you go alone. Sindre Svee is one of many players at this year’s Norway Cup. He has received clear rules from coaches and parents before the cup. Photo: Nadir Alam / news Several Norway Cup robberies are said to have occurred The police say that several robberies have occurred with Norway Cup participants this week. On Monday evening, a young person was attacked and threatened with a knife. A Louis Vuitton belt, a blue jacket and a Gucci cap are said to have been stolen. – Unfortunately, branded clothes are a major factor in being stolen from. It’s absolutely terrible, says Tore Barstad, head of operations in the Oslo police district. The police say that branded clothes make you more vulnerable to robbery. Photo: Nadir Alam / news Believes adults must take more responsibility The task leader understands that people pull away when they hear that a knife is involved. He still believes that adults must become better at intervening in such situations. – Get together and take responsibility. There is a 15-year-old standing there. The police believe that it is always wise to take precautions. Also at the Norway Cup. – Avoid noise, go together and let people know where you are going. There is a record number of entries during this year’s Norway Cup in Oslo. Photo: Frode Fjerdingstad / news Only training clothes Jonas Nikolai Nilsen plays on the same football team as Sindre. He describes what he has been told to wear during the Norway Cup. – Wear combat clothes and training equipment. When I’m on the plain, I’m not allowed to wear branded clothes, watches and rings. Sindre Svee says the matches in this year’s cup are going well so far. Photo: Nadir Alam / news He says that coaches and parents set these rules because they do not want the players to be robbed in the capital. – It is not a very safe city, not the safest in Norway in any case, says the 15-year-old. First and foremost, however, comes football. – Things are going so well on the football front, so that’s where the main focus is, smiles Nilsen. Svee nods affirmatively. – We enjoy the capital. Norway Cup has not sent safety rules General manager of Norway Cup Øystein Sundelin believes that such rules must come from the police. Norway Cup is responsible for ensuring that it is safe at Ekebergsletta and at the schools where the participants sleep. – The police should be responsible for further safety advice, not us as the organizing club. Sticking together and being at the tournament as a team and as a group of friends seems sensible to the leader of the Norway Cup. Photo: Hallgeri Aunan / news The leader of the cup talks about close cooperation with the police. – We think it is very sad that there are participants who are exposed to robbery in Oslo. We are doing our best to make sure this is a safe place to be and that participants can enjoy this week. If they are told to send out advice from the police, the manager says that it will be done. Published 31.07.2024, at 07.10
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At the Norway Cup, parents and coaches give strict guidelines to all players traveling in the city – Greater Oslo
