Norwegians React After Sensational FIS Decision
Originally published in Przegląd Sportowy Onet on April 01, 2025
The news of the FIS lifting suspensions of five Norwegian ski jumpers has stirred controversy and confusion among fans and officials. The decision was made only days after the last competition this season, leaving many questioning the timing.
Director of skiing at the Norwegian Ski Federation, Jan-Erik Aalbu, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, stating, "I don't like the timing, two days after the last competitions, meaning there are no more contests left this season. I hope the investigation will clarify things before the new season starts." The decision allows the athletes, including Marius Lindvik, Johann Andre Forfang, and others, to continue training while awaiting the conclusion of the investigation into the suit manipulation scandal.
Furthermore, a detailed examination of ski suits is scheduled to take place, involving experts and lawyers from the Norwegian Ski Federation and FIS. The outcomes and findings from these investigations will only be known after a report is released.
This incident has triggered heated discussions in the skiing community, not only regarding the athletes involved but also the integrity of the sport as a whole.
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