Scandal about Norwegian ski jumping team: fraud exposed at World Cup!

Scandal about Norwegian ski jumping team: fraud exposed at World Cup!

Trondheim, Norwegen - A heavy fraud scandal shakes the Nordic Ski World Cup in Trondheim: Norway's ski association has admitted that some athletes have started with illegally modified suits. Above all, the two ski jumper Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang were subsequently disqualified after they were held responsible for their silver and placement places. These terrifying news came to light on Saturday afternoon, and the athletes assume their innocence. "We knew nothing and apologize for not talking to the media earlier," they said in a joint statement that krone.at published.

The background of the manipulation

The disqualifications were initiated by an examination of the FIS, the International Ski Association, which should clarify how the athletes and their equipment were checked in the competitions. FIS-General Secretary Michel Vion emphasized that the process could take weeks and that disqualifications and medal changes are possible in the event of further offenses. The accusation refers to sewing stiff ribbons to the suits that do not correspond to the competition rules. Thomas Thurnbichler, ÖSV head coach, described this manipulation as "clear sports fraud" and expressed his regret about the athletes who could have won medals due to poor checks, while Sn.at reported on the confusion and shock in the ski jumping circus.

As it turns out, the manipulation was revealed by secret film recordings by a Polish journalist who documented the athletes when sewing their suits together. In the night before the competition, these disturbing pictures were taken. The Norwegian Ski Association has already taken on responsibility, but emphasizes that the athletes themselves do not blame. Whether other retrospective disqualifications will be made for previous competitions remains uncertain, but FIS managers seem optimistic that they can continue as part of their regular exams.