Overview
- Norway’s Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang will start the World Cup opener after serving three‑month bans, with investigators reporting no proof of their direct involvement.
- German figures, including coach Stefan Horngacher and athlete Andreas Wellinger, call the penalties too soft and question the Norwegians’ claims of ignorance.
- FIS has tightened suit regulations, introduced yellow and red cards for equipment violations, and brought in additional material controllers for stricter checks.
- Athletes say the scandal has damaged the sport’s credibility, with some describing lingering distrust and “bad blood” as the season gets underway in Norway.
- The coming months will test compliance and public confidence across major events such as the Four Hills Tournament, the Ski Flying World Championships in Oberstdorf, and the Olympic Winter Games.