Cynthia Bolingo defends her former coach Carole Bam: “If she is demoted without reason, it will have an impact on the relay”

“The history of the Belgian Cheetahs is closely linked to Carole, she is the basis of our success, it is with her that we did it!” underlines the sprinter who, under the orders of Bam, will also have signed 15 of the 16 best Belgian times in history over 400 m. “Already, things have not been done well. There was a lack of transparency and communication. Then, basically, I think that Carole must retain the position of head coach of the relay team. There is a lack of respect and consideration for her and her work.”

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The turmoil linked to the arrival of a new head coach affected the start of preparation. “It’s a special time, we’re all a little in the unknown.”slips Cynthia Bolingo, who, in passing, denies the rumor that she boycotted the Olympic training camp in Belek. “Am I afraid for the Cheetahs project? Sportingly no, because our core is still strong. But if Carole is demoted for no reason, it will have an impact on the relay. Yes, it will be a problem.”

The Brussels resident does not yet know if she will be available for the next gatherings of the Belgian Cheetahs. A first exchange with Bram Peters should allow him to see things more clearly.

“If the decision remains as it is, there will inevitably be a change in dynamic, born from the fact that we will have to work with someone we don’t know. It’s… peculiar.”

And Cynthia Bolingo recalls: “The Cheetahs qualified for the Games, made another Olympic final and won their first international medal in their history this season. Our results prove that Carole has always done a good job. But when it works, why change?

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