Olympic champion Rendschmidt and Liebscher-Lucz criticize Scholz sharply

Olympic champion Rendschmidt and Liebscher-Lucz criticize Scholz sharply

Criticism of the financing of sport: Olympic champion speaks for more support

Vaires-sur-Marne-the Olympic Games are not only a place of the competition, but also a platform for athletes to raise their voices. This was particularly clear when the two kayak Olympic champions Max Rendschmidt and Tom Liebscher-Lucz expressed their concerns about the support of sport during the visit of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

call for more appreciation for the sport

Max Rendschmidt emphasized that the focus should not only be on the next elections, but on the decisions that have to be made for sport. "The love of sport is always discovered when there are medals," said the winner of the gold fourth. This statement makes it clear that the recognition and promotion of sporting achievements in Germany often depends heavily on the successes in international competition.

financial support is crucial

Liebscher-Lucz, who was also successful in a gold four with Rendschmidt and her teammate Jacob Schopf and Max Lemke, continued the discourse. He found that despite their successes, the financial means for the athletes should be constantly increased not only during the Olympic Games, but also at World and German Championships. "We will continue to shorten the money when we celebrate success," said the athlete, which is an alarming indication of the short -term perspective of financial support in sport.

The role of medals and premiums

A central point of the discussion is the distribution of premiums. Rendschmidt explained that the gold bonus of 20,000 euros appears high, but much of the double standards in the evaluation of services in German sport. "Only the highest medal counts. Double performance does not count in Germany," he summed up and emphasized that the pressure on the athletes is enormous to be successful.

Scholz 'presence remains unnoticed

The presence of Chancellor Scholz, on the other hand, did not seem to be important for the athletes. Rendschmidt stated that he was "no matter" that the Chancellor was sitting in the stands. This shows that the athletes are more interested in concrete measures to promote sport than in symbolic visits by politicians.

an appeal to those responsible

The statements of Rendschmidt and Liebscher-Lucz are an important demand for political decision-makers. It is crucial that athletes not only receive a platform during the big events, but also experience support and appreciation throughout the year. The athletes not only earn financial security, but also a long -term promotion of their sport in order to be able to continue to be successful in the future.

The discussion about the importance of sport in society and the necessary support has gained new dynamics through these critical voices. It remains to be seen whether and how those responsible will react to these appeals.