Ski Jumping
Sven Hannawald on WM Scandal: "An Absolute Tragedy, an Absolute Farce!"
March 09, 2025 / SPORT1
Sven Hannawald expresses deep concern regarding the scandal impacting ski jumping at the World Championships in Trondheim, calling it an 'absolute tragedy.' He emphasizes the need for significant regulation changes in the sport.
ÖSV-Adler Leave the World Championships Without Gold but With Positive Reflections
March 09, 2025 / Krone
The Austrian ski jumpers left the World Championships with a mix of disappointment and satisfaction after winning no gold medals but securing multiple podium finishes. Coach Andreas Widhölzl expressed his relief to be moving on from a challenging competition and highlighted the stability shown by his athletes despite some setbacks.
Russians React to Scandal at the World Championships: "The Drama of a Young Athlete"
March 09, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Russians have deemed the situation a tragedy for a young athlete following a scandal at the World Championships. They reflect on the impact of video footage that revealed manipulation of ski jumpers' suits after judges' inspections, leading to disqualifications and significant consequences for Norwegian athletes.
Skispringing Scandal: Wellinger Raises Critical Question!
March 09, 2025 / SPORT1
The manipulation scandal at the World Championships has cast a shadow over ski jumping, according to silver medalist Andreas Wellinger. He expressed serious concerns about the implications for the sport and questioned the integrity of recent competitions.
Scandal at the Ski Jumping World Championships: Norwegians Admit to Cheating
March 09, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Norwegian ski jump officials have admitted to attempting to cheat by manipulating equipment rules. During a press conference, Jan-Erik Aalbu expressed remorse for disappointing fans and revealed that the manipulation was done knowingly by support staff. This scandal leads to serious consequences for the athletes involved, including disqualifications.
FIS Launches Investigation: Three Names Revealed in a Major Scandal
March 09, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The FIS has officially announced an investigation into disqualifications of three Norwegian athletes during the World Ski Championships in Trondheim. The scandal highlights issues with illegal equipment manipulation and could affect medal standings significantly.
Complete turnaround from disqualified Norwegians. Here's how they defend themselves after the jumping scandal
March 09, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Disqualified Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang have issued a statement apologizing for not speaking to the media earlier about their scandal. Initially, they dismissed accusations of manipulating equipment but have since changed their defense strategy, blaming their support staff instead.
Germany Calls for Independent Investigation into Norwegian Dress Scandal at Ski World Championships
March 09, 2025 / NRK
Following disqualifications of Norwegian athletes at the Ski World Championships, Germany is demanding an independent investigation into accusations of illegal manipulation of equipment. The scandal could overshadow Norway's success at the event, prompting calls for accountability and transparency in the sport.
After the Scandal – Norway Admits Cheating
March 09, 2025 / SVT Sport
Norway has admitted to cheating in ski jumping regarding the World Championships. Following a scandal where their suits were altered for an unfair advantage, the sport's officials confirmed disqualification from the championships. Norway's sports chief expressed regret over misleading claims made initially about jealousy from other nations.
Legendary jumper speaks out about the scandal at the World Championships. Warns of a great threat
March 09, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Legendary ski jumper Sven Hannawald commented on the recent scandal involving manipulated suits during the World Championships, calling it a 'circus' and a 'tragedy'. He emphasized that this scandal could have significant implications for the upcoming Winter Olympics, raising concerns about fairness and trust in the sport.
Ski-VM: Head of Jumping Admits Cheating: "We Tried to Deceive the System"
March 09, 2025 / NRK
The head of the Norwegian ski jumping team, Jan-Erik Aalbu, has admitted to deliberately attempting to cheat by altering athletes' jumpsuits. This has raised significant concerns and sparked an independent investigation by FIS into the matter, with potential consequences for the team and its leadership.
Ski Jumping: After the Suit Scandal – FIS Launches Investigation
March 09, 2025 / SVT Sport
Following a scandal involving two Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified for manipulating their suits during the World Championships, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has initiated an investigation. The Norwegian skiing team has denied all allegations of cheating, and the situation has led to significant press coverage and questions about the integrity of the competition.