Overview
- Philipp Raimund says there is still “bad blood” over Norway’s suit manipulation and he has not forgiven those involved.
- Karl Geiger argues that serving suspensions in the summer was not a meaningful punishment and questions how much athletes knew.
- Footage from the Trondheim world championships showed post-inspection alterations to Norwegian suits that were later admitted, resulting in three-month bans for Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang.
- Former Norway coach Magnus Brevik criticized the FIS and characterized the misconduct as cultural, a defense German jumpers reject, while he faces a ban of up to 18 months.
- The FIS has introduced measures such as yellow and red cards, and all athletes are eligible for the Nov. 21 World Cup opener in Lillehammer, setting up a tense reunion.