Overview
- At a Milan press conference, WADA director general Olivier Niggli said the agency would examine whether alleged penis-enlarging injections to game 3D suit measurements could fall under doping rules.
- Officials said they have no indication the practice is occurring, and FIS representatives have also reported no evidence that injections are being used.
- FIS has introduced measures for these Games, including refined 3D measurements, tamper‑proof microchips, redesigned suits and a new yellow/red card system for equipment violations.
- The heightened scrutiny follows confirmed 2025 sanctions for Norwegian suit manipulation in the crotch area, with staff banned 18 months and two athletes accepting three‑month suspensions.
- Research cited by multiple outlets shows small increases in suit circumference can significantly boost lift and distance, explaining the incentive to cheat, while hyaluronic acid is not currently on WADA’s banned list.