Ski Jumping Faces Credibility Crisis Following Norwegian Suit Manipulation Scandal

Allegations of deliberate cheating at the World Championships in Trondheim have left the sport grappling with trust issues and calls for reform.

Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang are under scrutiny after videos revealed illegal suit modifications during the World Championships in Trondheim.
Germany's Andreas Wellinger, who placed second to Lindvik, has publicly criticized the manipulation, calling it a betrayal of fair competition.
The Norwegian Ski Federation has suspended three officials, including head coach Magnus Brevig, but maintains that athletes and senior leadership were unaware of the cheating.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confiscated additional Norwegian suits and is under pressure to address the scandal, though it has ruled out retroactively altering World Championship results.
Calls for improved suit inspection methods, such as 3D scanners, have intensified as stakeholders demand stricter oversight to prevent future infractions.