Norwegian Ski Jumping Team Faces Scandal Over Suit Tampering at World Championships

Two athletes were disqualified after videos revealed illegal modifications to competition suits, sparking widespread calls for reform in the sport.

An anonymous video exposed Norway's ski jumping team tampering with competition suits, leading to disqualifications for Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang at the World Championships in Trondheim.
The illegal modifications involved inserting stabilizing bands into the suits, a practice that has been condemned by rival nations and the sport's governing body, FIS.
Norwegian officials admitted to the tampering but claimed it was limited to one event and two athletes, while the disqualified jumpers deny any knowledge of the scheme.
The scandal has prompted demands for stricter regulations and a full investigation, with some nations calling for the annulment of Norway's results across all events at the championships.
The controversy has raised concerns about the integrity of the sport, with critics questioning the effectiveness of new control measures like suit-monitoring chips.