“Unsuitable” – Michelle Gisin in the crosshairs

The environment is also an ever-present topic in the Alpine Ski World Cup. If it is about winter sports resorts that have sprouted up in China or to the questionable environmental plans of the FIS - politics has long since found its way into sport. It is therefore not surprising that the athletes themselves are dealing with the topic. After all, the World Cup takes place in many different countries, and this season the ski aces are hitting the slopes on three different continents.

With Michelle Gisin, another Swiss great is committed to environmental protection. But her work as an ambassador for the POW (Protect Our Winters) organization brought her criticism. “There was also a lot of negative feedback,” said the Engelberg native View firmly. Gisin found not credible Above all, her active career would make her current commitment more difficult for Gisin. “She flies with the Skitross to the far north in the spring for snow tests and to distant Argentina in the summer for snow training. At the start of the season we will also be flying to the United States and Canada,” criticized the World week . Climate protector and World Cup – that couldn’t work. “If Gisin wants to be credible as a climate protector, she would actually have to give up her skiing career immediately,” was the conclusion. Michelle Gisin is currently facing some criticism. © APA / EXPA/DOMINIK ANGERER

But Gisin ignores such criticism. Even though her job overlaps with her work as an environmental ambassador, she wants to do even better in her private life. “However, there are many other aspects that have an impact on the environment. And I try to be as environmentally conscious as possible,” she explained. In the same breath as Vettel and Williams But the Swiss woman is not alone in her dilemma. In the past few months in particular, F1 driver Sebastian Vettel has repeatedly stood out for his commitment to the environment. Of course, the four-time world champion also has to live with the same accusations as the ski ace. Tennis star Serena Williams is another example.

Therefore, Gisin will probably orientate herself on her great role models and want to continue working on her visions. Ultimately, it's also about standing up for something with her name. “Ultimately, I’m using my name and my reach for something. “You can’t get involved in anything because you’re afraid of criticism – but I don’t like that,” emphasized Gisin.

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“Unsuitable” – Michelle Gisin in the crosshairs

It's really nothing special that the greats of skiing also appear in public away from the piste. But now Michelle Gisin has received criticism for her efforts outside of the World Cup - despite what was actually a noble intention.

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