FIS Explains the Ski Jumping Scandal Involving Kristoffer Sundal Being Pushed off the Ramp

Ski jumping has seen a significant scandal following an incident involving Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal being pushed off the jumping ramp by an advertising billboard during a recent event. FIS officials took immediate action and outlined new safety protocols to ensure no such events happen again in the future.

Borek Sedlak, the assistant race director of the FIS, explained that the advertising wall had become stuck and suddenly moved while Sundal was set to jump. Despite being informed that everything was clear, the unexpected movement of the billboard resulted in this dangerous situation. As a response, new protocols will be introduced requiring the race director to confirm the readiness of all elements involved in the jumping process.

Halvor Egner Granerud, Norway's top ski jumper, echoed the sentiment that such incidents should not occur, emphasizing the need for rigorous checks in procedures. Sundal himself expressed hope that the incident would serve as a learning opportunity to enhance future safety in ski jumping.