2024-07-06 15:07:58
It has already been reported that in June, Cipulis pushers Dāvis Springis and Krists Lindenblats announced the end of their bobsleigh careers, while the third pusher, Matīss Miknis, continues to train for the time being.
MVP writes that Cipulis has been excluded from the Latvian Olympic Team (LOV) and has also left his job at the Ministry of the Interior.
“Whether I want it or not, I am the one in the crew who has to lead everyone to the finish line… The amount of work for me is much greater than that of the pushers,” says Cipulis, emphasizing that the crew, which has been formed for years, is falling apart.
He says that the financial issue has been relevant for a long time and that it has been discussed with the federation management, but nothing has changed.
“Hopefully, this will give impetus to changes in the future and influence the bobsleigh federation’s view that the primary thing is the athlete,” says Cipulis.
Last season, the crew piloted by Cipulis won bronze medals at the European Championship and ranked fourth at the World Championship, while the crew was second in the World Cup overall.
2024-07-06 15:07:58