After Norway Scandal - Frustration at DSV Eagles: 'No one can give me that anymore'

Andreas Wellinger has voiced his disappointment following the manipulation scandal surrounding the Norwegian ski jumping team in Trondheim. Despite potentially being awarded gold retroactively on the normal hill, he stated that the whole situation casts a shadow over the achievement. Wellinger stressed that the emotional highs and celebration that come with winning cannot be replicated or awarded after the fact.

In a discussion on ServusTV’s program "Sport und Talk aus dem Hangar 7," he shared that as an athlete, he values fair competition, and the recent events have raised numerous questions about ethics in the sport. Notably, the disqualification of Norwegian athletes has prompted outrage about the broader implications for ski jumping.

Toni Innauer, a ski jumping legend, expressed disappointment regarding the damage this scandal has done to the sport's image, asserting that it does not deserve such scrutiny. The controversy has led to the suspension of key Norwegian staff and an ongoing investigation into the actions surrounding the world championship event.

Wellinger, reflecting on the scandal, mentioned that the consequences are deep and may affect the perception of achievements, as the integrity of performances has come into question. He concluded that these manipulations have tarnished the competitive spirit inherent in skiing and raised doubts about potential future competitions. The ripple effects of these revelations continue to unfold, leaving many in the skiing community concerned about the sport's integrity.