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Norwegian Ski Jumpers Disqualified in Courchevel Under Stricter Suit Rules

The FIS Ethics Commission will deliver its ruling Monday morning after several competitors were barred in the Grand Prix opener under tightened equipment standards.

Overview

  • Norwegian athletes returned to competition at the Summer Grand Prix in Courchevel, facing newly implemented suit-measurement protocols.
  • Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal and Benjamin Østvold were disqualified in qualifiers when officials ruled their suits exceeded size limits.
  • Marius Lindvik triumphed in the opening event but remains uncertain about his March World Championship gold.
  • The FIS mandated 3-D suit scanning, strict sleeve and leg length requirements and a yellow/red card system as part of broader reforms.
  • An independent ethics panel chaired by Michael Beloff is set to announce its verdict Monday morning, potentially altering past medal results.