Legendary jumper speaks out about the scandal at the World Championships. Warns of a great threat

Legend of ski jumping and now an expert for ARD, Sven Hannawald, spoke harshly regarding the scandal tied to the manipulation of suits during the ongoing World Championships. The German did not hold back, labeling the situation as a 'circus' and a 'tragedy.' He admitted that this affair could have serious repercussions for the Winter Olympic Games.

After the discovery of manipulation by Norwegians regarding their suits, a great scandal erupted that may have major consequences for the entire World Championships.

Legendary Sven Hannawald expressed deep concern following this scandal when asked by ARD whether it marked the darkest day in ski jumping history. He said, "If there were a color darker than black, I would choose that. It's an absolute tragedy, an absolute farce."

Hannawald also pointed out the detrimental impact this situation could have on the atmosphere amongst athletes and federations. "It’s sad how far this has gone. Nations are insulting each other. This is simply unbelievable. There is now a complete lack of trust in this circus," he commented.

The controversy centers around the suits of Norwegian jumper Anna Odine Strøm, which Hannawald highlighted as problematic for anyone with even a bit of knowledge about the topic. "Someone with six diopters can see that there are suits that should not be allowed – if the rules from the start of the season were followed," the former jumper noted.

The German federation is demanding the annulment of the normal hill competition results and awarding the gold medal to Andreas Wellinger. Meanwhile, Austrians suggest that the control should also extend to the suits of medallists in the Nordic combined, which could potentially affect the awarding of up to nine medals.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) admitted that the matter requires further investigation, placing the Norwegians in an even more challenging position.