Norwegian Ski Jumper Accuses FIS of Discrimination Over Suspensions

Robert Johansson, affected by the Trondheim suit scandal, claims unfair treatment despite no evidence of rule violations in his case.

Robert Johansson, a Norwegian Olympic ski jumper, has accused the World Ski Federation (FIS) of discriminating against Norwegian athletes following his suspension during the Trondheim World Championships.
Johansson's lawyer, Nicolai Loland Dolva, stated that the FIS failed to treat Norwegian athletes as individuals with distinct rights and interests, calling the handling of Johansson's case unprecedented in a negative sense.
The suit scandal involved manipulated ski suits with banned stability-enhancing bands, leading to disqualifications and suspensions of several Norwegian athletes, including world champions Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang.
Despite the lifting of provisional suspensions after the season ended, Johansson reported significant financial losses during his suspension, stating he is currently relying on his savings.
Investigations into the manipulated suits are ongoing, with FIS maintaining suspensions on key Norwegian team officials, including trainer Magnus Brevig.