After the scandal about manipulated suits of the Norwegian ski jumper, the World Association FIS has initiated incoming investigations. In the meantime, the assistant coach has also been fired.
In the meantime, the Norwegian ski association announced that the Norwegians will start at the World Cup am Holmenkollen in Oslo this weekend at the World Cup in Oslo.
From the FIS it was said that both the Ethics and Compliance Commission and the administration of the association would work together with the various stakeholders involved in these cases, “To drive the examination as soon as possible and to keep fairness and a proper procedure“. The FIS called the process “A serious matter”.
Drastic changes in Equipment regulations possible
FIS General Secretary Michel Vion announced that every stone would be turned over to ensure respect and fairness. “This means that we continue to check the entire process. And if we come to the conclusion that the equipment regulations have to be changed drastically, we will do this”he emphasized.
Anonymously filmed and published videos have been causing great excitement in ski jumping since Saturday. On the moving images you can see how the Norwegian team works on competition suits in an inadmissible way. An unauthorized seam was attached, which should provide more stability. The additional stability helps the jumpers to fly in the air.
Norway’s assistant coach also suspended
After the big hill in Trondheim, Lindvik and Forfang were disqualified. Previously, her team -mate Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal had been taken out of the competition. The Norwegian team admitted the fraud. According to coach Magnus Brevig and ADRIAN suit, assistant coach Thomas Lobben was now suspended. The 41 -year -old lobben had admitted to being involved in the decision to manipulate the jump suits, said General Secretary Ola Keul, according to the announcement.
Forfang and Lindvik in the Norwegian line -up for next jumping
Despite the scandal, Forfang and Lindvik should start in the upcoming World Cup jumping in front of a home crowd. The two stand for the Raw Air competition series on the Holmenkollen and in Vikersund as well as in the Norwegian contingent as Sundal, as was the result of the Ski Association of the Scandinavian Land.