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Ski jumping-Norwegians admit to cheating at World Ski Championships


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Published in Sports and Competition on Sunday, March 9th 2025 at 14:25 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Two of their competitors were disqualified during Saturday's ski jumping event after using manipulated jumpsuits, the Norwegian Ski Federation said.

The article from Reuters discusses a cheating scandal involving the Norwegian ski jumping team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Norwegian ski jumpers admitted to using illegal equipment modifications during the World Ski Championships, which led to their disqualification from the event. The team had manipulated their ski suits to gain an aerodynamic advantage, a practice that was uncovered after suspicions arose during the competition. This incident not only resulted in the loss of their medals but also sparked a broader conversation about ethics and fairness in competitive sports. The Norwegian Ski Federation issued an apology, acknowledging the breach of rules and expressing regret for the actions of their athletes. The scandal has prompted calls for stricter regulations and oversight in ski jumping to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/sports/ski-jumping-norwegians-admit-cheating-world-ski-championships-2025-03-09/ ]

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