Norwegian Skiers Suspended Over Equipment Tampering at World Championships
The FIS has launched an investigation into alleged illegal modifications to ski suits used by Norwegian athletes during the Trondheim World Championships.
- The FIS has provisionally suspended Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang, along with three team officials, for alleged equipment tampering.
- Investigators seized all ski suits worn by Norwegian teams at the Trondheim World Championships for further examination of potential rule violations.
- Anonymous videos allegedly show illegal modifications being made to ski suits, providing Norwegian athletes with an unfair aerodynamic advantage.
- The controversy has sparked calls from other nations for stricter oversight, with some questioning the integrity of Norway's multiple titles at the event.
- The FIS plans to enhance equipment inspections for the remainder of the season and continues to assess whether results from the championships will be annulled.