Teemu Pasanen, the head coach of Finland's skiing team, experienced a moment of frustration during the Olympic relay event where Finland, after being in a podium position, fell to fourth place due to a strong finish from Italy. This loss sparked immediate speculation regarding team composition, particularly the exclusion of Perttu Hyvärinen, as questions arose about the decisions made by the Finnish Olympic Committee regarding athlete selections.

When pressed for comments on his decision to allow the Olympic Committee to influence the men's skiing team lineup, Pasanen was tight-lipped, responding with irritation and declining to provide insights into the situation. His responses hinted at rising tensions around athlete selection as Finland aims for Olympic success and included remarks about ongoing competitions, indicating that he preferred to focus on the events at hand rather than internal team disputes.

The conversation also touched upon accusations of equipment testing by the Norwegians on the competition tracks, even when the trails were closed, raising concerns about fairness in the lead-up to the competitive events. This incident not only illustrates the pressures faced by coaches during significant international competitions but also emphasizes the complexities of team selection and the interactions between coaching staff and governing bodies.