Willi Denifl is drawn to the private sector: a new path in life begins!

Willi Denifl is drawn to the private sector: a new path in life begins!

In a surprising move, Wilhelm Denifl, the popular ÖSV women's Nordic combined coach, announced his resignation on Sunday at the World Cup final in Oslo. The Tyrolean native, who took over from Bernhard Aicher two years ago, can look back on a successful time in sport. “The decision has been made for a long time, now the time is exactly right for me,” explained Denifl emotionally, while talking about his passion for Nordic combined, which has given him a lot of joy over the last few years. His resignation marks the end of an era for the Austrian ladies, who have made remarkable progress under his aegis, as well Small newspaper reported.

The 44-year-old plans to start a new phase of his life in the private sector, which is what motivated him to take this step. “I would like to thank everyone for the trust and the wonderful time,” continued Denifl. His decision to resign was described as regrettable but understandable by Florian Liegl, the ÖSV's sporting director. “Willi did an extremely good job,” he confirmed and indicated that the athletes needed a new coach to continue the successes they had achieved. “You can see that a step forward has definitely happened under his leadership,” added Liegl. Who will succeed Denifl remains unclear.

The news of his resignation has affected both fans and the sporting community in Austria. Denifl leaves a legacy of inspiration and commitment, and his decision to move in a new direction is sure to resonate not only in the hearts of his athletes, but also in the public at large. The time has come for the popular coach to take on new challenges while the search for his successor is already in full swing.