Norwegian Ski Jumping Team Caught in Suit Manipulation Scandal

The FIS plans to implement advanced 3D scanning technology to prevent future cheating after disqualifications at the World Championships.

Videos revealed the Norwegian team altered ski suits with unauthorized stiff bands to enhance flight stability, leading to disqualifications at the Trondheim World Championships.
Norwegian athletes Marius Lindvik, Johann André Forfang, and Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal were disqualified, raising concerns about the extent of rule violations in the sport.
The FIS Material Commission proposes using 3D scanners to measure athletes and suits for precise, fairer inspections before and after competitions.
Immediate recommendations include limiting athletes to one suit per event, issued shortly before competition and retrieved afterward to prevent tampering.
Critics, including rival teams, demand stricter oversight and potential medal revocations, accusing Norway's leadership of arrogance and lack of accountability.