Overview
- 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.