Norwegian Ski Jumping Scandal: Officials Suspended and Fined

Three officials from Norway's men's ski jumping team have received 18-month suspensions and fines from the FIS Ethics Committee for manipulating competition suits at the Nordic Ski World Championships. This decision affects head coach Magnus Brevik, former assistant coach Thomas Lobben, and suit technician Adrian Livelten.

The FIS Ethics Committee has handed down 18-month suspensions and fines to three officials from Norway's men's ski jumping team. The officials, including head coach Magnus Brevik, former assistant coach Thomas Lobben, and suit technician Adrian Livelten, faced sanctions related to equipment manipulation at the last year's Nordic Ski World Championships.

This controversy first came to light during the men's large hill event in March 2025, when Olympic athletes Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were disqualified for using altered suits. Despite initially securing top positions, the athletes faced disqualification due to the findings from subsequent equipment inspections.

The FIS statement outlined the 18-month suspension period beginning from the decision date—January 8, 2026—while also imposing a fine of CHF 5,000 on each official. This penalty marks a stricter approach in international ski jumping regulations, according to legal representatives for the trio.

(With inputs from agencies.)