FIS is openly discussing a new solution to avoid repeat scandals

The head of the FIS material commission, Andreas Bauer, believes that scanners for checking athletes' suits could help prevent cheating, similar to the violations committed by the Norwegian ski jumping team during the World Championships in Trondheim.

Bauer called for the use of modern electronic scanning equipment, stating, "So far, everything has been inspected manually, and we cannot eliminate the inaccuracies caused by human measurements. We need to switch to modern technology as quickly as possible and use 3D electronic scanners, similar to those used in airport security checks," as quoted by German media.

To avoid similar incidents in the future, it is essential to scan the dimensions of jumpers and the suits prepared for them. The same device can check the athletes' outfits before and after the events to detect any modifications or cheating.

In the case of the Norwegian jumpers, the inspection discovered an additional, stable headpiece in their suit that kept it in the desired shape, consequently improving their performance in the competitions.

The FIS has launched an investigative committee to examine and clarify the manipulations of the Norwegian ski jumpers' suits during the World Championships in Trondheim. Three Norwegian jumpers, including silver medalist Marius Lindvik, were disqualified after the Saturday competition on the large hill due to non-compliant suits.