Anders Byström has resigned as the chief of the Swedish national cross-country ski team. The Swedish Ski Association announced his departure in a press release. Byström stated that it is a good time to step down now, expressing pride in his six years in the role during which the team achieved incredible successes.
The resignation follows internal criticism reported earlier, including issues with communication, weak leadership, and the handling of skier Linn Svahn during the Olympics, despite the team winning ten medals. Experts, including SVT Sports expert Anders Blomquist, reacted to the news, suggesting the team needed a fresh start and organizational updates. Additionally, men's coach Anders Högberg and women's coach Stefan Thomson are also leaving their positions.
it is a good time to step down now
expressing pride in his six years in the role during which the team achieved incredible successes