Norwegian Skispringers Suspended Over Anzug Manipulation Scandal

The FIS suspends eight Norwegian athletes and officials as the sport grapples with allegations of systematic rule violations and calls for stricter oversight.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has suspended eight Norwegian athletes, including world champions Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, for alleged manipulation of their skisuits during the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim.
The controversy centers on the use of illegal stiff bands in the suits, which provided added stability during jumps, sparking accusations of systematic cheating by the Norwegian team.
German ski legend Sven Hannawald and other athletes have strongly criticized the Norwegians, questioning their claims of ignorance and calling for harsher penalties to protect the integrity of the sport.
The FIS has introduced stricter regulations for the remainder of the season, limiting athletes to one pre-approved suit per competition and taking direct control over suit storage and inspection.
The scandal has raised broader concerns about the effectiveness of current oversight mechanisms, with calls for technological solutions like 3D scanning to eliminate human error in suit compliance checks.