Korean Air will leave after 4 minutes regardless of the result of the championship match, it was decided a long time ago

Apr 05, 2025

Korean Air will leave after 4 minutes regardless of the result of the championship match, it was decided a long time ago
Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen smiles in the third round of the championship match between Korean Air and Hyundai Capital in the V-League at Incheon Gyeyang Gymnasium on the 5th. Incheon = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.04.05/



Coach Tommy Tilikainen is leaving Korean Air for the first time in four years.

Korean Air lost the set score 1-3 against Hyundai Capital in the V-League during the Dodram 2024-2025 season at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 5th, and finished second with 0 wins and 3 losses as a result of the final result of the championship.

Coach Tilikainen, who met after the game, looked at the wall containing Korean Air's all-time trophies and said, `There is more room left to fill, but it wasn't this year. Congratulations to Hyundai. I want to say that you did a great job," he smiled bitterly. The most difficult part of this season was the injury of the players.




"It was a fierce and disappointing game. Every year we laughed at the end, but we can't help it. The result is out. Hyundai did much better. It's been a tough season, but I've come this far after overcoming the playoffs. Our players did a great job."

Coach Tilikainen said, `Today is the last game between the Korean Air Jumbos and me. That's it for me. It was a good journey. I really want to say thank you to the Korean Air team. The future is really bright. The new coach will create a stronger Korean Air with new ideas."

As for his future course of action, "I can't say it now. Sooner or later, we'll hear one news from you." Regarding whether Korea is internal or external, he then said 'No comment'.




Korean Air will leave after 4 minutes regardless of the result of the championship match, it was decided a long time ago
Director Tillichainen in the last interview. Reporter Kim Young-rok
"There were so many good moments in Korea, but I think it was the moment when we won the championship against KB Insurance and the five-set deuce match against Keita."

Explanation that the decision was made before regardless of the results of the championship. Coach Tilikainen said, `I loved life in Korea. I loved the experience of developing players in the offseason. I don't really like small talk in Finland, but I liked the fun of slightly dropping content here."

Immediately after taking office, he emphasized the double hammer system and dunk (push). About the V League "Take Leo for example, how many years? I used a lot of techniques that I had in Korea but never used this season, and it worked well. In order not to repeat the same season, we must make a cold judgment and use the opportunity to develop."




I'm not going back to Finland right away. Director Tilikainen said, `I'm going to get some rest, meet people and eat delicious Korean food. And I will plan for the future." Regarding the women's volleyball championship the next day, "There is no plan to go directly. I'll watch it on TV."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.