New coach after scandal: Norway's ski jumper in the start!

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After the suit scandal of the Norwegian ski jumper, Rune Velta took over as the new head coach. The focus is on the World Cup in Trondheim.

Nach dem Anzugskandal der norwegischen Skispringer hat Rune Velta als neuer Cheftrainer übernommen. Die WM in Trondheim steht im Fokus.
After the suit scandal of the Norwegian ski jumper, Rune Velta took over as the new head coach. The focus is on the World Cup in Trondheim.

New coach after scandal: Norway's ski jumper in the start!

Norway's ski jumper experienced a turbulent time after the latest suit scandal. The events of the past few months have not only ensured a large scandal, but also led to the discharge of several trainers. At the Nordic World Ski Championship in Trondheim, the Nordic jumpers were transferred for the use of illegal suits of the doping.

On March 8, 2025, a video was documented like a material expert from the Norwegian team, while head coach Magnus Brevig was present for manipulation of the suits. The aim of these violations was to stiffen the material in order to achieve better gliding and greater expansion. Due to the reports of protests from the teams from Austria, Slovenia and Poland, the FIS took control, which finally led to the disqualification of Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang after manipulated materials were found during post -control. The FIS race director described the incident as a "black day" for sport.

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The sports director Jan-Erik Aalbu was positive about the commitment of Velta and believes that he is able to lead the team in this difficult time. Velta was once a successful ski jumper himself and won gold in Falun at the World Cup in 2015. His return to Norway is not just a sporty nature; It also takes place for family reasons.

overview of the layoffs and subsequent events

The expansion of the processes around Magnus Brevig, assistant coach Thomas Lobben and service technician Adrian LIVENTEN by triggering the manipulation scandal, the prevailing problems show. All three were released after Brevig was clearly recognizable in the video while the illegal manipulation took place. The FIS was classified as unacceptable by the FIS, and they decided against waiting for the examinations to draw a clear line. Despite the layoffs, the three continued to receive salaries and severance payments, while they remained suspended by the FIS skispringen.com informed .

Due to the incidents, several jumper lost their medals, and it is also expected that the Ethics Commission of FIS will take far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. The dubious practices were only brought to light by external protests, which led to a rigorous control and the insertion of all suits used at the World Cup. These circumstances should not only affect the Norwegians, but the entire ski jumping community. A comprehensive examination by the FIS is still made of ZDF reports . .

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