Norwegian Ski Team Scandal: Coach Suspensions, FIS Rules Tightened, Athletes to Compete at Holmenkollen

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 10:03 AM

The Norwegian ski jumping team has been implicated in a cheating scandal during the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, involving the manipulation of competition suits. The suits were altered with unauthorized seams to enhance stability and flight performance, leading to the disqualification of athletes Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang. Allegations of binding manipulation have also emerged. The Norwegian Ski Federation has admitted to the violations, resulting in the suspension of head coach Magnus Brevig, equipment manager Adrian Livelten, and assistant coach Thomas Lobben. The federation has pledged full cooperation with the International Ski Federation (FIS) investigation. Video evidence has reportedly captured the tampering process. The scandal has prompted immediate regulatory changes by FIS, including limiting athletes to one pre-approved suit for the remainder of the season. The controversy has also led to the withdrawal of at least one major sponsor from the Norwegian team. FIS President Johan Eliasch expressed shock at the incident, while critics, including former athletes, have called for stricter oversight and reforms to prevent future violations. Despite the scandal, Lindvik and Forfang are set to compete in the upcoming Holmenkollen World Cup.

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Savon Sanomat

@Savon_Sanomat

Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified for costume manipulation will be allowed to compete in Thursday's World Cup https://t.co/tB0uNDJ0W6

KURIER

@KURIERat

More suspensions in the Norwegians' camp. According to media reports, he is said to have cheated not only in suits but also in binding. https://t.co/0exkIZqAe8