HOLMENKOLLEN (VG) Jumpers are delighted that Clas Brede Bråthen is returning to his old role as sport manager for jumps after a prolonged conflict with the Ski Association.

– I think it’s very good. Then we got back order and calm in the system, so we can really focus on the sporting side of things. This will benefit the entire system, Hopper said Daniel-André Tande at the “beginning” in Holmenkollen.

Clas Brede Bråthen was “kicked out” and appointed as manager for the national team jump about one year ago. He was previously in a longstanding public conflict with show jumping management as sporting director Norwegian Ski Associationwho believed that Bråthen was behaving in an unacceptable manner in his job as sports manager.

Now is Erik Røste left as president of ski and Ingvild Bretten Berg left from the general secretary position, and at a new ski board meeting on Monday it was decided that Bråthen would return to the role of sports manager.

Ståle Villumstad got the job as sports manager when Clas Brede Bråthen became manager of the national team. Villumstad is now back to his job as event manager for jumping.

On Tuesday, Bråthen was relieved and received a lot of attention among those present at the kickoff at Holmenkollen. “Congratulations on your new job” and hugs await him.

– It is good that we gathered at Hopp-Norge and the management of the Ski Association about the solution that we believe is the best in terms of sport and other things, said Bråthen.

The jumpers clearly understand that the conflict between Bråthen and the former ski management has affected them.

– It’s discussed on every trip we take, and it’s tiring. Especially for those who are in the support system and apply. Therefore, it is very good to do so, said Tande.

Trainer for men, Alexander Stöckl, says that the case has taken a lot of energy – especially last summer.

– There is a happy message today. I just have to thank the jump organizers who went to great lengths to ensure that we got the peace of mind we needed, but also the skis that have adopted this. Now I feel that everything is clear and we can contribute to making the Ski Association even bigger than it is now, said Stöckl.

– Does all of this feel unnecessary when you end up with the solution you have?

– I believe that in all kinds of storms and challenges, there is something positive in it. This goes for everyone who has ever fought. I think it will strengthen the Norwegian Ski Association, answered the Austrian.

Johann André Forfang believed that conflict and public dirty laundry had caused sponsorship problems.

– It seems like a very long detour to end up right where we are. But I am very pleased that it turned out the way we wanted. We’re only really starting to pay attention to the whole recent conflict with the economy, Forfang said and continued:

– The team around is very good at being focused even when things are getting worst, but lately we’ve realized that we live on a budget and can’t do all the collections we want.

Bråthen hopes to soon be able to present new solutions for the business world they will be involved in.

– It’s demanding, but there are a number of opportunities associated with it that we hope to take advantage of, says Bråthen.