Was Iivo Niskanen’s behavior embarrassing and childish? Now Perttu Hyvärinen roared – and offered a thorn in the direction of the skiing people

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At the World Cup in Ruka, the biggest topic of conversation on Saturday’s skiing day was Iivo Niskanen emotional fire. In the 10-kilometer traditional skiing race, the Finnish star finished second, after Norway Martin Löwström Nyenget was 2.9 seconds stronger.

Niskanen already had time to ventilate when he reached the finish line. When the Norwegian winner later crossed the finish line, Niskanen let his emotions show. First, he went to congratulate Löwström Nyengeti, but then he slammed his staff down on the ground.

– It doesn’t really feel good. A surprisingly tight race. I expected that I won. Could not. A guy came from behind. It was a tight fight. However, the end was not enough, Niskanen described immediately after the race.

Niskanen would have liked to open his World Cup season again with a win in front of his home crowd. He won four times in Ruka, having traveled 15 kilometers before. However, Niskanen, who received strong encouragement from the audience, was in a slightly brighter mood after the award ceremony.

– There’s nothing to it. The season just didn’t open the way I thought it would.

Childish and embarrassing? Or a much-needed feeling?

Niskanen’s reaction has strongly divided opinions. For example, in Urheilustudio’s chat, many viewers thought Niskanen’s reaction was childish, stupid and embarrassing. Self-control was needed from Niskas.

‘s ski expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen understood the strong reaction, because Niskanen only went to seek victory.

Read more: Iivo Niskanen’s behavior received a complete shock from the viewers of Urheilustudio – Aino-Kaisa Saarinen understood the Finnish reaction

On Saturday evening, ‘s experts, former top skiers Kalle Lassila and Matias Strandvall pulled a live broadcast on Urheilu’s Instagram. They were also guests Perttu Hyvärinen (21st in Saturday’s race) and Vilma Ryytty (51:s).

Ryytty ended up getting a lot of attention on Saturday because his pole broke right at the start due to a broken starting gate.

The foursome also discussed Niskanen’s reaction. Both skiers totally understood that.

– Yes, it was done right. Nice, such an elegant outburst of emotion. And genuine. There’s no need to hide that “well, yeah, it’s a bit sad”. It’s boring. He went to win, he lost, he showed his feelings, and the journey continues. Others are in a hurry for the next butt race, Hyvärinen began.

– We were still in race mode even after the race, and there was excitement until the end. I understand the reaction well, Ryytty continued.

Then Hyvärinen posed a counter question to Strandvall and stated that emotional outbursts have been seen from him as well.

– I agree. Anything that adds more spice to skiing is good. You both agreed that it was a feeling. That’s what this sport is all about, emotions. Awakens them in oneself, and above all offers the audience a feeling. I don’t see any other point in sports at all, Strandvall signed.

– And it’s genuine. Then everyone knows that it upsets Iivo when things fly. Nothing more is needed, Hyvärinen acknowledged.

Lassila also offered a small thorn in the direction of sports followers.

– It’s a conflict when the audience wants to show emotion. It’s something that people want, but when it comes, then you don’t want it.

You can see Saturday’s Instagram live in its entirety below or on Instagram from this link.

– There is always feedback. I’ve gotten used to it in recent years, Hyvärinen continued.

It’s true that Hyvärinen’s exploits have been a topic of conversation over the past year. At last winter’s World Championships, Hyvärinen’s bangs were eaten in the final distance of the 50 km race. So he stopped to greet the spectators. Even then, many TV viewers and experts pumped their fists.

At the same World Championships, Hyvärinen famously came to ‘s interview with his partner’s kippo in hand. He was fined by the Ski Association for that.

A week ago at Ruka’s Suomen Cup, Hyvärinen skied with his back straight to the finish line and surprised ‘s commentary team.

– It’s kind of funny when Perttuk also takes it easy in the middle of the final straight, so of course we’ll see you in the commentary room as much as we can, Lassila reminded us of the pieces of sports culture.

– And that’s how it should be, Hyvärinen pointed out and offered one more tip:

– “Manazeri” said that he brought the custom in volleyball to Finland as well, that even after a lost ball, we get together and have a good time. I tried it too, but it hasn’t taken off in our men’s team. I have since given up on it. This is such a conservative species that when blueberry soups appear on the breasts and are broken, there is less feedback.

So Manazeri is Hyvärinen’s manager, an ex-volleyball player Olli-Pekka “Lelu” Ojansivuwho plays a part in Hyvärinen’s liberated but emotional raptures.

Media reactions for and against

Niskanen’s reaction also speaks volumes in different media. Swedish Aftonbladet noted in his storyhow Niskanen had told Viaplay that the race was perhaps his worst ever at Ruka.

– It felt more like acting and it was quite strange, but he probably wanted to show the audience that he was disappointed, commented Niskanen’s reaction on Sweden’s Calle Halfvarsson.

Halfvarsson, on the other hand, understood Niskas. He said that he would at least break his skis if he lost the victory by a couple of seconds in his home race in Falun.

Another Swedish magazine Expressen reports Niskanen admitted that “I’m not the best loser”.

– How frustrated is Niskanen? That’s not pretty, commentator Per Forsberg had wondered.

Swedish skier William Poromaa laughed when he saw Niskanen’s emotional fire, says Expressen.

– He must think that it’s not nice to lose in a home game. I understand him.

Finnish skiing legend Harri Kirvesniemi did not accept Niskanen’s reaction. Sanoma’s expert Kirvesniemi felt that Niskanen’s supporters and parents who take their children to the track do not approve of such behavior.

– Such a thing cannot really fit into our world of thought. Even when the winner is lying next to the finish line, the viewer is easily left with the impression that he is not appreciated much. Better if you leave your tantrums somewhere other than in front of the winner and the TV cameras, Kirvesniemi uploaded to Ilta-Sanom.

Norwegian legend Petter Northug instead, he was directly glowing with Niska. He is strongly on the same lines as Hyvärinen.

– We need more of this in sports! It’s always so damn boring in the finish area of ​​the World Cup. It’s okay to show your emotions in other sports, so it should be in ours, Northug declared according to Expressen.

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