Ski Jumping
Grand opening of Predazzo Olympic Ski Jumping hill
July 16, 2025 / FIS
FIS marked the grand opening of the renovated Predazzo ski jumping complex in Val di Fiemme, which will host Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Italy’s Annika Sieff made the first jump on the new HS143 large hill, with Nordic Combined athlete Iacopo Bortolas opening the HS109, as dignitaries including FIS Race Director Sandro Pertile attended. The venue, delayed last winter, will host a Summer Grand Prix test event in September and will be a key training site for national teams ahead of the Games.
FIS Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix ready for takeoff
July 14, 2025 / FIS
FIS outlines the 2025 Ski Jumping Summer Grand Prix, which opens in Courchevel on August 9–10 and spans six stops, including a return to Italy’s Predazzo as a Milano Cortina 2026 test event. The article details a new group-stage competition format, hybrid events with ice in-run tracks in October, and stricter equipment sanctioning with yellow/red cards. Defending champions Lara Malsiner and Paweł Wąsek headline the field.
Ski jumping: FIS introduces yellow and red cards after suit-manipulation scandal
June 13, 2025 / Sportschau (ARD)
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) will introduce yellow and red cards in ski jumping from next season in response to the World Championships suit-manipulation scandal. A disqualification for equipment violations will earn a yellow card; a further offense triggers a red card, a ban for the next competition, and the loss of one national start quota at that event. FIS will also modernize measurement controls and tighten suit specifications, with extra sanctions for deliberate cheating, after Norway’s manipulated suits in Trondheim led to suspensions, including world champion Marius Lindvik.
After illegal suit scandal, Norwegian Ski Federation parts ways with three officials
May 22, 2025 / L'Équipe
Norway’s ski federation has reached agreements to terminate the contracts of ski jumping coach Magnus Brevig, assistant Thomas Lobben and suit-maker Adrian Livelten after allegations they altered athletes’ suits to gain an aerodynamic advantage. The case, filmed covertly in March, triggered an ongoing FIS investigation and provisional suspensions for jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, among others; veteran Robert Johansson soon announced his retirement. The federation said the decision allows athletes to focus on preparations for the Olympic season.
Polish outlet sport.pl denounces a “list of shame” in ski jumping over suit checks and NFC tag manipulation
May 07, 2025 / L'Équipe
L’Équipe relays a sport.pl investigation alleging serious flaws and bias in the FIS equipment control process for ski jumping suits, including a video showing how an FIS-labeled NFC chip could be moved between suits. The report names FIS ski jumping director Sandro Pertile and equipment controller Christian Kathol, and follows provisional suspensions of Norway’s Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang at the World Championships over non‑compliant suits. Coaches reportedly staged a “mutiny” at a season‑ending meeting in Planica, and sport.pl calls for sweeping changes as the FIS Congress meets in Portugal.
Surprising News About Suspended Norwegian Coaches. They Received Job Offers
April 26, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Following a scandal surrounding suit manipulation during the World Championships in Trondheim, the suspended Norwegian coaching staff has reportedly received job offers from abroad. This includes head coach Magnus Brevig and his assistant Thomas Lobben, who are being considered by certain foreign national teams after facing potential dismissal from their own federation.
Ski jumper says "yes" - Best posture scores! Jan Hörl got married
April 25, 2025 / Krone
Ski jumper Jan Hörl has married his partner Tanja at Schloss Mirabell in Salzburg. The couple celebrated their special day with great emotional joy, highlighting their shared love for travel and support for each other as they embark on this new chapter of life together.
New ÖSV Head Coach - Tournee Winner Aims to Boost Women's Ski Jumping
April 25, 2025 / Krone.at
Following the resignation of Bernhard Metzler, Thomas Diethart has been appointed as the new head coach for Austria’s female ski jumpers. Known for his 2014 Tournee victory, Diethart aims to rejuvenate the team and improve their standings in upcoming competitions, particularly as they approach an Olympic season.
Two-Time World Champion in Ski Jumping Leaves the Team: The Reason Given
April 24, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Rune Velta, a two-time world champion in ski jumping, has decided to step down from his role as the coach of the Swiss national team, effective July. The Swiss Ski Association cited personal reasons for his departure. Velta expressed disappointment over the recent cheating scandal involving Norwegian competitors.
Ski Jumping: Serious Accusations in the Suit Scandal - Also Against Germany!
April 24, 2025 / SPORT1
The ski jumping world is in turmoil due to allegations of manipulation involving the Norwegian team's suits. Robin Pedersen, one of the affected athletes, has voiced severe criticisms against the FIS and German media, citing a lack of communication and improper handling of the situation.
Former Four Hills Tournament Winner Becomes Austria's Coach
April 24, 2025 / SPORT1
Former Four Hills Tournament champion Thomas Diethart has been appointed the head coach of the Austrian women's ski jumping team, following the retirement of Bernhard Metzler. Diethart, whose career was marred by severe injuries, aims to prepare the team for the upcoming Olympics in Milan.
Norwegians Assess Losses after Ski Jumping World Cup: Crisis Committee Convened
April 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
Norwegian ski jumpers are alarmed by the dramatically low attendance at this year's World Cup events in Vikersund, which saw only 6,000 spectators, resulting in losses of over 300,000 euros. Leif Arne Berget, head of the organizing committee, emphasized the need for urgent solutions and stated that discussions are ongoing to prevent future financial losses related to the event.