Dietmar Nöckler: “FISI doesn’t cut a good figure here”

Overall, Nöckler draws a positive conclusion from last season. A downside, however, was that he was denied a start at the World Championships in Oberstdorf last March. Due to several corona cases within the support staff, the association pulled the ripcord and decided to end the World Cup early for the Azzurri. “A good result at the World Cup could have changed a lot,” said Nöckler. Above all, his performances before and after the World Cup made him feel positive. “I was in good shape.” There is still no exchange However, he couldn't say much about a possible collaboration with future head coach Alfred Stauder. “I don’t know anything specific yet. It may well be that I don’t work with the team at all,” the cross-country skier explains. Due to the squad policy of the last few years, Nöckler is no longer part of the national team. “I don’t think I’ll go back there either,” said the man from Bruneck, who instead trains with his sports group. However, as long as the teams are not decided, it is difficult to make a final assessment of future conditions. “FISI doesn’t look good when the two best athletes train with another nation.” Dietmar Noeckler As reported on Wednesday , the cross-country skiers Federico Pellegrino and Francesco De Fabiani are no longer looked after by the Italian team. From now on they will train with Russian athletes as part of an international training group led by Markus Cramer. Nöckler is critical of this development. “In my opinion, FISI doesn’t look good when the two best athletes on the national team train with another nation.” With such a decision, the association would not necessarily give the impression that it is interested in cross-country skiing and its future. The role of athletes like Pellegrino and De Fabiani is particularly important. “Normally, the best athletes should be seen as guiding lights for the younger athletes in the team.” At the same time, he could understand and understand Pellegrino and De Fabiani’s desire to try something new. Hunt for the Olympics As far as the coming season is concerned, Dietmar Nöckler would like to attack again. He is considering possible qualification for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. “The goal is to run as well as possible and reach the highest possible level. If it were possible to get a ticket to the Olympics, I would of course be willing and motivated to take part.”

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Dietmar Nöckler: “FISI doesn’t cut a good figure here”

In a conversation with SportNews, cross-country skier Dietmar Nöckler (32) talks about his season and the new head coach Alfred Stauder. He is also critical of the latest decision by the national winter sports association (FISI).

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