More drama in Norway: Narve Nordås training buddy says he's been bullied and discriminated against. Nordas' dad chimes in

rojo · 2024-08-01T00:12:56-04:00

The off the track action is heating up in Norway. On July 29th, Narve Nordas' training partner Per Svela came out two days ago and said that it's ridiculous that Narve is allowed to be be bullied and discriminated against. He said that Nordas had been systematically opposed, bullied and discriminated against by employees of both the Norwegian Athletics Federation and (Olympic federation)".He specifically said he didn't want to get specific on the bullying allegations but we know there was an incident between him and one of Jakob's brother (Filip?) last year I believe. They are upset that Filip is able to go to the warmup track with Jakob while Sveala an't do that for Nordas.Here is a translated version of the article: https://www-vg-no.translate.goog/sport/friidrett/i/4B3z0a/per-svela-narve-har-blitt-systematisk-motarbeidet-mobbet-og-diskriminert?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wappNorway's sporitng director has responded to the harsh criticism saying they only got 1 extra pass and thus it went to the higher ranked athlete.https://www-vg-no.translate.goog/sport/i/5EpBXm/norges-friidrettsforbunds-erlend-slokvik-forklarer-hvorfor-filip-ingebrigtsen-fikk-akkreditering-og-ikke-narve-gilje-nordaas-hjelper-per-svela?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wappToday, Nordas father has come out and said he totally believes Svela."What Per Svela says, I trust one hundred percent. He has been with Narve the whole time, and he is honest. I am disappointed, annoyed and dejected on Narve's behalf, says Narve Gilje Nordås' father, Asbjørn Nordås.And he thinks it might cost his son a medal: "We saw it in the World Championships - then Svela stood up for Narve and did a great job. Then Narve succeeded and got a medal. I think the fact that Svela is there, or not, can be the difference between a medal and not a medal. As for Nordas, he's vowed to stay off social media and newspaper websites during the Olympics so he can focus.This article with the dad's quotes is behind a paywall (I susbscribe to the paper).https://www.aftenbladet.no/sport/i/PpdveX/pappa-nordaas-raser-mot-forbundet-skuffet-og-oppgittHere is a summary, not behind a paywalll.https://www.nettavisen.no/sport/pappa-nordas-raser-mot-forbundet-skuffet-og-oppgitt/s/5-95-1936335

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1 year ago 08/01/2024 12:26pm EDT

re: rojo

I’m not one to advocate bullying and Nordas seems like a good dude, but he chose to align with Gjert and shouldn’t be surprised by any of this.

1 year ago 08/01/2024 1:09pm EDT

re: #ctespn

#ctespn wrote:
Go Narve wrote:
I hope Narve beats Jakob in the 1500 final.
dude not even a lock to make the final

I have absolutely nothing against Nordås, but he is not a lock to make the semifinal.

1 year ago 08/01/2024 2:01pm EDT

re: Nor das mal

Nor das mal wrote:
Go Narve wrote:
I know. I wasn’t making a prediction. Just expressing a wish. It may be unlikely but I can still hope for it. Narve only finished three hundredths of a second behind Jakob in Budapest, so maybe there’s a small chance he can beat him.
I still don't understand how Nordas mades such a massive improvement that year, yet has gone backwards this year. I haven't read of any claimed injury problems or health issues.

Also after a breakout year it is not uncommon for athletes to regress. Josh Kerr from 2021 to 2022. Oly bronze to WC 5th or smth.

1 year ago 08/01/2024 7:32pm EDT

re: ChatLRC

It’s not like jakob would offer to train him though. Gjert is next best option in that country

1 year ago 08/02/2024 8:04pm EDT

re: rojo

Nordås and Svela could have solved this conflict very easily by getting a new coach. One that isn't under investigation for abusing their teammate and charged with domestic abuse.

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