28.07.2023, 20:54
Der Technische Direktor zur Nominierungspolitik:
Zitat:I have no issues with that at all when it comes down to the clarity of what we’re trying to do,” he said of the team size. “It’s about the ability to make a final and the ability to challenge for a medal. There are standards we have set in place, and form is a big one, so I’m happy with the squad. The crossbar has been raised and I think it’s a nice, strong squad.
There’s an awareness of the policy there. I think it is fair for me to recognise that athletes will be hurt because they haven’t made standards and they’ll see it as tough standards. The world and Olympic standards are tough. [But] I think our policy is really clear.
We’re not trying to hide anything. This isn’t about cost. This isn’t about it being too expensive. If we had 80 people making the team at this level that we’ve set, then hallelujah, that’s great.
But [it’s about] let’s have a nice crossbar, let’s have a very clear philosophy within the sport that people understand, and that’s what we’ve done.
