Scandal in Saalbach: Austria's World Cup team fails on Sweden!

Scandal in Saalbach: Austria's World Cup team fails on Sweden!

Austria's athlete remain as a loser-both in the Ski Alpin World Championship and in the Ice Hockey World Championship! In the home community of Saalbach, the Austrian team had to delete the sail in the team competition against Sweden in the quarter-finals. The disappointment about the early departure was underpinned by the Swiss ski stars. Silver medal winner Wendy Holdener pointed out in a passionate statement on the arrogant attitude of the ÖSV athletes: "You shouldn't always have a big mouth!" This criticism came immediately after the surprising from Austria against the confident Sweden, who now proved to be a serious competitor.

Nevertheless, the ice hockey world championship creates even more excitement. Sweden, the eleven -time world champion, also suffered a bitter defeat against the team from Belarus after the opening bankruptcy against Denmark. They had to give up with a narrow 0: 1, with the only goal of the game of the game by German Nestow in the 41st minute. These two defeats not only press the chances of the Tre Kronor down to one title, but also ensure a concerned atmosphere among fans and experts alike. Defending champion Finland also remains behind the expectations and embarrassed himself in a penalty shootout against Kazakhstan.

The events in Saalbach and Riga are not only alarm calls for the Austrian and Swedish athletes, but also show how quickly the dynamics can change in international competitions. According to the reporting of OE24 and nau.ch it is clear that both the athletes and the expectations of them have come under more pressure than they would have liked themselves. Now it remains to be seen how the teams can assert themselves in the coming games.