Completely unexpected: ÖSV loses one of its most important men

The ÖSV announced the departure of sports director Anton Giger on Thursday, confirming a report from the Tiroler Tageszeitung from the evening before. The Salzburger had worked in various positions at the ÖSV for 33 years, in the last three years as the sports manager for all divisions. Giger explained to the APA – Austria Press Agency During the current phase of upheaval in the ÖSV, he thought about how he saw himself in the coming years. “Why not a career change,” he asked himself. The decision wasn't easy for him to make, but it was the right one. On Tuesday he informed ÖSV General Secretary Christian Scherer of his resignation. This was not immediately accepted, but an agreement was finally reached on a mutual termination of the employment relationship at the end of April, said the 59-year-old, who became the most successful ÖSV coach in eleven years as men's racing manager from 1999 to 2010. From a short-term job to 3 decades of ÖSV After studying mathematics and sports, Giger started out as a fitness coach for the European Cup downhill skiers. “I told my wife back then that I would do this for two years and then do something clever,” said the father of two adult children and grandfather APA . What was supposed to be a short-term job turned into more than three decades in the ski association. “To be able to do your dream job for 33 years in a professional sports environment like the ÖSV: How many people have this luck in their professional lives?” emphasized Giger. “Of course you are sentimental” Toni Giger During Giger's era as men's racing director, ÖSV runners won six Olympic victories and twelve World Cup titles, as well as six overall World Cup victories and 26 overall victories in various disciplines. Giger did not want to comment specifically on his future plans or possible activities. “There are always offers in the sports world. Let's see where the journey takes us. “I don’t want to limit myself or commit myself,” explained the success coach. Don't rush to choose your successor The successor is open, the ÖSV wants to look for a new sports director in peace. “With regard to the upcoming tasks, especially the 2025 World Ski Championships in Saalbach, we will take the necessary time to find a good solution,” explained ÖSV President Roswitha Stadlober. “The management structure is set up in such a way that operations continue to run smoothly during the transition period.” Giger announced that he would carry out a good handover with the sporting directors. As head of the development, research and innovation department, which was newly created in 2010 and which he headed until the end, Giger achieved a lot and also initiated the competence center. The withdrawal from the ÖSV is a big turning point for him. “Of course you are sentimental,” Giger gave insight. “The most difficult and emotional situations are always when athletes or employees are injured. But time heals wounds, thank God the beautiful experiences outweigh the negative ones.” He didn’t want to particularly emphasize any of the numerous successes under his leadership. “With so many great athletes and staff, it wouldn’t be fair to highlight anything. It was, is and remains an honor that I was able to work with them.” He will continue to be just as happy about every success of the active team in the future as he was in his 33 years in the ÖSV.

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Completely unexpected: ÖSV loses one of its most important men

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