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“Here’s a dilemma for you from me”

“Here you are going to get a dilemma from me”“Here’s a dilemma for you from me”“Here’s a dilemma for you from me”

It was during the conference “Friday of the Future” in Steinkjer last week.

It was during the “Future Friday” conference in Steinkjer last week.It was during the “Future Friday” conference in Steinkjer last week.

Interviewer Otto Ulseth from Trønder-Avisa smiled slyly when he challenged Norwegian sports’ new strongman, incoming general secretary of the Norwegian Sports Federation, Kjell Bjarne Helland, on stage.

Interviewer Otto Ulseth from Trønder-Avisa smiled slyly when he challenged Norwegian sports’ new strongman, incoming secretary general of the Norwegian Sports Federation, Kjell Bjarne Helland, on stage.Interviewer Otto Ulseth from Trønder-Avisa smiled slyly when he challenged Norwegian sports’ new strongman, incoming secretary general of the Norwegian Sports Federation, Kjell Bjarne Helland, on stage.

“2 billion kroner for new artificial turf for grassroots football or one billion for a new top sports center?”

“2 billion kroner for new artificial turf for grassroots football or one billion for a new top sports center?” “2 billion kroner for new artificial turf for grassroots football or one billion for a new top sports center?” “2 billion kroner for new artificial turf for grassroots football or one billion for a new top sports center?”

Helland writhed as visibly as one can when standing still behind a lectern.

Helland writhed as visibly as one can when standing still behind a lectern.Helland writhed as visibly as one can when standing still behind a lectern.

The question he had just been asked was not only the first and biggest challenge for him when he started his new job.

The question he had just been asked was not only the first and biggest challenge for him when he started his new job.The question he had just been asked was not only the first and biggest challenge for him when he started his new job.

It was the whole of Norwegian sports’ big choice in a rhetorical dilemma.

It was the great choice of all of Norwegian sports in a rhetorical dilemma.It was the great choice of all of Norwegian sports in a rhetorical dilemma.

That’s the question no one dares to answer.

Helland didn’t do that either. He began with a longer report about Lise Klaveness and artificial turf. Otto Ulseth stopped him. The presentation was over.

Helland didn’t do that either. He began with a lengthy report on Lise Klaveness and artificial turf. Otto Ulseth stopped him. The presentation was over.Helland didn’t do that either. He began with a lengthy report on Lise Klaveness and artificial turf. Otto Ulseth stopped him. The presentation was over.

Now, instead, it will soon be up to politicians to answer the question Helland understandably tried to avoid.

Now, instead, it will soon be up to politicians to answer the question Helland understandably tried to avoid.Now, instead, it will soon be up to politicians to answer the question Helland understandably tried to avoid.

BEWARE: Kjell-Bjarne Helland has a number of difficult dilemmas ahead of him in the coming years.

The beautiful thing about elections is that Norwegian sports get more money, no matter who wins.

The beautiful thing about elections is that Norwegian sports get more money, no matter who wins.The beautiful thing about elections is that Norwegian sports get more money, no matter who wins.

But they don’t get as many as they want. And they don’t last very long.

But they don’t get as many as they want. And they don’t last very long.But they don’t get as many as they want. And they don’t last very long.

When the election is over, sports are once again left to their own devices.

Once the election is over, the sport is once again left to its own devices.Once the election is over, the sport is once again left to its own devices.

The fight for artificial turf

The fight for artificial turfThe fight for artificial turfThe fight for artificial turfThe fight for artificial turf

The obvious impression is that the most precarious thing for Norwegian sports is money for artificial turf, and that it will be like this every year until the EU ban on rubber granules comes into effect in 2031.

The obvious impression is that the most precarious thing for Norwegian sports is money for artificial turf, and that it will be like this every year until the EU ban on rubber granules comes into effect in 2031.The obvious impression is that the most precarious thing for Norwegian sports is money for artificial turf, and that it will be like this every year until the EU ban on rubber granules comes into effect in 2031.

7 billion kroner is the figure required, according to a study commissioned by the Norwegian Football Association last year.

7 billion kroner is the figure required, according to a study commissioned by the Norwegian Football Association last year.7 billion kroner is the figure required, according to a study commissioned by the Norwegian Football Association last year.

Even though it’s until 2037, most of the over 1,500 artificial turf pitches will need to be renewed in the next few years.

Even though it’s until 2037, and most of the over 1,500 artificial turf pitches will need to be renewed in the next few years anyway.Even though it’s until 2037, and most of the over 1,500 artificial turf pitches will need to be renewed in the next few years anyway.

BEING BANNED: Using rubber granules on artificial turf pitches will be banned from 2031. The ban affects 87 percent of artificial turf pitches in Norway, according to the NFF.

But higher expressed financial needs theoretically result in higher allocations. That’s why the NFF raises the ceiling as far as they can to attract those who have money.

But higher expressed financial needs theoretically result in higher allocations. That’s why the NFF is raising the ceiling as much as they can to attract those who have money.But higher expressed financial needs theoretically result in higher allocations. That’s why the NFF is raising the ceiling as much as they can to attract those who have money.

And it seems like it’s working.

And it seems like it’s working.And it seems like it’s working.

While we await the government’s action plan, the other parties are outdoing each other in promises ahead of the election.

While waiting for the government’s action plan, the other parties are outdoing each other in promises ahead of the election.While waiting for the government’s action plan, the other parties are outdoing each other in promises ahead of the election.

So far, SP leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum has gone the furthest in his promises.

The furthest in the promises has so far been made by SP leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.The furthest in the promises has so far been made by SP leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

He promised an extra 100 million for the phasing out of artificial turf when he and football president Lise Klaveness met with the press last week. The next time, the amount was to be doubled.

He promised an extra 100 million for the phasing out of artificial turf when he and football president Lise Klaveness met with the press last week. The amount was to be doubled next time.He promised an extra 100 million for the phasing out of artificial turf when he and football president Lise Klaveness met with the press last week. The amount was to be doubled next time.

POLITICS: SP leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (right) has gone the furthest in promising support for the rubber transition. Here with football president Lise Klaveness.

Money from your own pot?

Money from your own pot?Money from your own pot?Money from your own pocket?Money from your own pot?

But beneath the surface there is still skepticism, not only from national team player Morten Thorsby.

But beneath the surface there still lies skepticism, not only from national team player Morten Thorsby.But beneath the surface there still lies skepticism, not only from national team player Morten Thorsby.

The skepticism is directed at the position of sports in general, and perhaps the Norwegian Football Federation in particular.

The skepticism is directed at the position of sports in general, and perhaps the NFF in particular.The skepticism is directed at the position of sports in general, and perhaps the NFF in particular.

Because doesn’t sport already receive a very generous share of the budget funds that are distributed every year between research, culture and sport? Sport’s share of these billions is more than 60 percent.

Because doesn’t sports already receive a very generous share of the budget funds that are distributed every year between research, culture and sports? Sports’ share of these billions is more than 60 percent.Because doesn’t sports already receive a very generous share of the budget funds that are distributed every year between research, culture and sports? Sports’ share of these billions is more than 60 percent.

Then, not surprisingly, many people believe that we need to start taking money from that pot, when almost all artificial turf fields need new infill.

Then, not surprisingly, many people believe that we need to start taking money from that pot, when almost all artificial turf fields need new infill.Then, not surprisingly, many people believe that we need to start taking money from that pot, when almost all artificial turf fields need new infill.

Sports disagree. Especially all 54 special associations that are not football.

Sports disagree. Especially all 54 special associations that are not football.Sports disagree. Especially all 54 special associations that are not football.

That’s where the conflict stands for now.

That’s where the conflict stands for now.That’s where the conflict stands for now.

And the clock keeps ticking inexorably.

And the clock keeps ticking inexorably.And the clock keeps ticking inexorably.

Initially, until the election. But the time until the ban comes into effect is getting shorter and shorter.

Initially, until the election. But the time until the ban comes into effect is getting shorter and shorter.Initially, until the election. But the time until the ban comes into effect is getting shorter and shorter.

No one is yet close to having a fully-fledged and environmentally friendly alternative ready.

Still, no one is close to having a fully satisfactory and environmentally friendly alternative ready.Still, no one is close to having a fully satisfactory and environmentally friendly alternative ready.

The future’s star factory lying fallow?

The future star factory lying fallow?The future star factory lying fallow?The future star factory lying fallow?The future star factory lying fallow?

The other side of the dilemma presented to the general secretary of NIF was about top-level sports.

The other side of the dilemma presented to the Secretary General of NIF was about top-level sports.The other side of the dilemma presented to the Secretary General of NIF was about top-level sports.

And this somewhat mythical top sports center that now needs renovation.

And this somewhat mythical top sports center that now needs renovation.And this somewhat mythical top sports center that now needs renovation.

To the extent that it has to be completely rebuilt.

To the extent that it has to be completely rebuilt.To the extent that it has to be completely rebuilt.

This is how new national icons will be created for Norwegian sports, and new role models for the rising generations will be created.

This is how new national icons will be created for Norwegian sports, and new role models for the rising generations will be created.This is how new national icons will be created for Norwegian sports, and new role models for the rising generations will be created.

NEW CENTER: This illustration shows the top sports center that top sports director Tore Øvrebø dreams of.

If the Storting wants.

If the Storting wants.If the Storting wants.

Not much really indicates that right now.

There’s not really much evidence of that right now.There’s not really much evidence of that right now.

Even when Minister of Culture Lubna Jaffery is on a charm visit to the current center to assess the condition herself, she will not promise a single earmarked kroner.

Even when Minister of Culture Lubna Jaffery is on a charm visit to the current center to assess its condition for herself, she will not promise a single earmarked kroner.Even when Minister of Culture Lubna Jaffery is on a charm visit to the current center to assess its condition for herself, she will not promise a single earmarked kroner.

It’s discouraging at best in an election year.

It’s discouraging at best in an election year.It’s discouraging at best in an election year.

The price for 12,000 square meters of fresh star factory at Sognsvann is estimated at at least 1 billion kroner. They believe that the sport itself does not have that money.

The price for 12,000 square meters of fresh star factory at Sognsvann is estimated at at least 1 billion kroner. They believe that the sport itself does not have that money.The price for 12,000 square meters of fresh star factory at Sognsvann is estimated at at least 1 billion kroner. They believe that the sport itself does not have that money.

Politics and lack of prioritization

Politics and lack of prioritizationPolitics and lack of prioritizationPolitics and lack of prioritizationPolitics and lack of prioritization

But if politicians are to prioritize this new building, it will affect other purposes.

But if politicians are to prioritize this new building, it will affect other purposes.But if politicians are to prioritize this new building, it will affect other purposes.

Like grassroots sports.

Like grassroots sports.Like grassroots sports.

That’s where you’ll find the injured, if you don’t upgrade the artificial turf fields.

That is, where you will find the injured, if the artificial turf fields are not upgraded.That is, where you will find the injured, if the artificial turf fields are not upgraded.

The top clubs will always have the resources to survive.

The top clubs will always have the resources to cope.The top clubs will always have the resources to cope.

This is part of the fight against economic exclusion for vulnerable groups of children and young people, who have sports as their most important social arena.

This is part of the fight against economic exclusion for vulnerable groups of children and young people, who have sports as their most important social arena.This is part of the fight against economic exclusion for vulnerable groups of children and young people, who have sports as their most important social arena.

Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery (Ap) will not promise a single earmarked crown for sports.

At a time when construction in Norway is declining, largely due to ailing municipal finances.

At a time when construction in Norway is declining, largely due to ailing municipal finances.At a time when construction in Norway is declining, largely due to ailing municipal finances.

Sports has an impossible choice.

For the management of NIF, it will not be necessary to take on the burden and noise of having to prioritize among these, each of which is significant, future-oriented measures.

For the management of NIF, this will not involve the burden and noise of having to prioritize among these, each of which is significant, future-oriented measures.For the management of NIF, this will not involve the burden and noise of having to prioritize among these, each of which is significant, future-oriented measures.

That’s understandable.

That’s understandable.That’s understandable.

For sports, the considerations of peak and width are closely linked.

For sports, the considerations of peak and width are closely linked.For sports, the considerations of peak and width are closely linked.

It was striking how an entire sports council was recently held in Oslo without any major discussions of principle about how sports itself should weigh its interests in the coming years.

It was striking how an entire sports council was recently held in Oslo without any major discussions of principle about how sports itself should weigh its interests in the coming years.It was striking how an entire sports council was recently held in Oslo without any major discussions of principle about how sports itself should weigh its interests in the coming years.

When conflicts are obviously going to arise.

When conflicts are obviously going to arise.When conflicts are obviously going to arise.

Between Karsten Warholm and the artificial turf at home at Dimna, things got a little tense.

Between Karsten Warholm and the artificial turf at home in Dimna, things were a bit tense.Between Karsten Warholm and the artificial turf at home in Dimna, things were a bit tense.

Perhaps sports president Zaineb Al-Samarai and her staff will soon have no choice.

Perhaps sports president Zaineb Al-Samarai and her staff will soon have no choice.Perhaps sports president Zaineb Al-Samarai and her staff will soon have no choice.

If the politicians don’t vote for them. As they were elected to do.

Unless the politicians vote for them. As they were elected to do.Unless the politicians vote for them. As they were elected to do.

SPORTS LEADERS: Sports President Zaineb Al-Samarai and incoming Secretary General of the Norwegian Sports Federation, Kjell Bjarne Helland are two of Norway’s most powerful sports figures.

Sold out on the January sale

Sold out in the January saleSold out in the January saleSold out in the January saleSold out in the January sale

Other topics are of course also important for sports.

Other topics are of course also important for sports.Other topics are of course also important for sports.

But the gambling monopoly, which is the basis for the entire Norwegian sports model, has already been saved for a while, despite great pressure from foreign players.

All parties want to give sports VAT compensation, even without anyone fully understanding why they should pay VAT in the first place.

And everyone wants measures against the economy as a barrier. Of course they do.

But some things don’t get promised, even in election years.

At the bottom of the popularity ladder are those who may one day become para athletes, even in adulthood.

Because only one party is willing to promise to put more money into the controversial scheme for activity aids for disabled people over 26 years of age, more clinically referred to as AKT26.

Because only one party is willing to promise to put more money into the controversial scheme for activity aids for disabled people over the age of 26, more clinically referred to as AKT26.Because only one party is willing to promise to put more money into the controversial scheme for activity aids for disabled people over the age of 26, more clinically referred to as AKT26.

This year, the pot allocated by the Storting was used up on January 6th.

This year, the pot the Storting had allocated was used up on January 6th.This year, the pot the Storting had allocated was used up on January 6th.

After that, you must wait until January 1st to apply again.

After that, you must wait until January 1st to apply again.After that, you must wait until January 1st to apply again.

This is also sports. And health, socialization and a path back to a possible working life.

This is also sports. And health, socialization and a path back to a possible working life.This is also sports. And health, socialization and a path back to a possible working life.

POLITICS: None of the ten parties represented in the Storting have increased their allocations.

Yet no party has put the power behind increasing the allocations and giving more people the chance for a more dignified life.

Yet no party has put the power behind increasing grants and giving more people the chance for a more dignified life.Yet no party has put the power behind increasing grants and giving more people the chance for a more dignified life.

Now several parties say they might want to contribute, here too. At least until September.

Now several parties are saying they might want to contribute, here too. At least until September.Now several parties are saying they might want to contribute, here too. At least until September.

It’s an election year.

It’s an election year.It’s an election year.

It’s about choosing, also for sports.

It’s about choosing, also for sports.It’s about choosing, also for sports.

It certainly doesn’t bode well for the dream of a new top sports center.

In any case, it does not bode well for the dream of a new top sports center.In any case, it does not bode well for the dream of a new top sports center.