Ski sensation: Amanda Salzgeber ends career after sharp ÖSV criticism!

Ski sensation: Amanda Salzgeber ends career after sharp ÖSV criticism!

St. Moritz, Schweiz - The alpine ski scene in Austria has to accept another setback. Amanda Salzgeber, the 23-year-old ski athlete, ended her career prematurely, shortly after her sister Angelina also declared her resignation. As reported laola1.at, Amanda's decision was not easy but necessary for her physical and mental health. Last winter she dragged a cruciate ligament injury during a European Cup departure in St. Moritz.

Although Amanda had had her C-squadry space due to the injuries in the coming winter, she decided to draw the line. On Instagram, she expressed that resignation was emotionally and painful. In an interview with the "Krone", the sisters criticized the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) and its handling of athletes, which contributed to an tightening of the situation.

criticism of the ÖSV and its consequences

Angelina Salzgeber, which was also excluded from the ÖSV squad, reported that their expulsion is directly related to their critical statements in a confidential online meeting. Amanda, who remained in a different training group after her sister was thrown out, should also have been the only athlete in the giant slalom area. She expressed that she can no longer achieve success under the current leadership and appreciation.

Both sisters are relieved that they are now excluded from the current system of the ÖSV. Amanda reflected on the enormous pressure that is on athletes, and shares the conviction that the mental health of athletes should also be brought into focus. This topic is particularly relevant in the context of competitive sports, which is shaped by talents and their development.

talent promotion in alpine ski racing

The resignation of the Salzgeber sisters occurs in an environment that is characterized by challenges in promoting young talent. According to a report by Olympiazentrum-vorarlberg.at, there are currently ten Vorarlberg women in the ÖSV elite cador for the 2024/25 season. The selection of these talents is based on differentiated criteria, which are often not analyzed in depth.

Research on the sporting careers in alpine ski racing underlines the need to not only rely on talent diagnoses on competition services. As determined by [ISPw.unibe.ch] (https://www.ispw.unibe.ch/fortpsychologie_und_forschungsmethoden/flugt_Forschungsprojekt/ Development_Von_Sportliche_kareren_Ilpinen_skirennport/index_ger.html), including family and school structures, influence the development From young athletes.

An interdisciplinary approach in talent research could help build the necessary basics for adequate funding. It is worked on numerous projects that deal with the identification and promotion of talents in ski alpine by observing and researching specific talent criteria in the long term.