Skispringen-WM in Trondheim Overshadowed by Disqualifications and Controversy
Allegations of rule violations involving Norwegian ski suits lead to disqualifications and calls for further investigation.
- Two Norwegian ski jumpers, Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, were disqualified after allegations of irregularities in their ski suits surfaced via anonymous videos.
- The controversy has led to protests from Austria, Slovenia, and Poland, who are demanding the annulment of all results from the Trondheim World Championships.
- Fis officials, including race director Sandro Pertile, have stated that no retroactive disqualifications for earlier events are expected, despite the ongoing debate.
- Gold medalist Domen Prevc's victory was overshadowed by the disqualifications, with Jan Hörl of Austria and Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan moving up to silver and bronze positions, respectively.
- The German Ski Association has formally requested clarification from the Fis, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the wake of the controversy.