The income figures in the association have never been as high as this year, but by a narrow margin, according to Kjetil Hildeskor, general secretary of the Norwegian Athletics Federation.
– Our turnover is over NOK 70 million so far this year. It was about the same in 2022, he tells Dagbladet.
Hildeskor nevertheless points out that the sum is somewhat higher than last year.
– It seems to end slightly above the 2022 figures, Hildeskor points out.
HIGHLIGHT: Jakob Ingebrigsten celebrates after running to WC gold in the 5000 meters during the championships in Budapest. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB Show more
15 million more
The income is a solid increase from 2019, which according to Hildeskor was around NOK 55 million. 2019 was the last season before the corona pandemic, which also affected the figures in 2020 and 2021.
– It is positive that income has increased. It gives us more funds to spend on the activity.
There is little doubt that the achievements of the golden calves Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Karsten Warholm have increased interest in athletics in Norway.
Together with several other good achievements, it has been a clear contributor to the income stream, says the general secretary.
HIGHLIGHT: Karsten Warholm with the victory smile after the gold in the WC earlier this year. Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB Show more
– There are several areas. I think it is due to the progress of Norwegian athletics. We have become a more attractive partner.
– There are many athletes now who are doing very well, with Karsten and Jakob at the forefront, he continues.
– Greater costs
The general secretary points out that income has increased in several areas, but mostly from new collaboration partners and better agreements with existing partners.
At the same time that the income has increased, the expenditure item has gone in the same direction, says Hildeskor, who points out that the money comes in handy.
– The costs are much greater now. There are several participating in the championship. Travel and hotel costs have become very much more expensive. So that (the income) comes in handy.
2023-11-03 11:59:37
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