The recent ski jumping cheating scandal escalated with the suspension of Olympic gold medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang after allegations of manipulated ski suits by Norwegian team officials. This controversy has undermined Norway's reputation for fair play during their home Nordic world championships. Investigations by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) revealed that officials had altered pre-approved ski suits to enhance athletes' performance. The scandal has raised concerns about the integrity of the sport and how prevalent such practices may be among competitors.
The admitted manipulation of ski suits by Norway team officials has shaken a national reputation for fair play and high-minded principles at their home Nordic world championships.
An FIS official said the illegal alterations were made to jackets used by competitors, raising questions about how widespread this practice is.
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