Scandal prompted skiing and snowboarding association to improve the equipment control

One of the most highlighted moments of the Nordic World Ski Championships 2025 of the Nordic World Championships of Ski and Snowboard Federation was an unfortunate scandal that led to the suspension of several team officers and athletes from Norway.

According to the first report of the FIS, five athletes Marius Lindvik, Johann Andre Forfang, Robin Pedersen, Kristoffer Sundal and Robert Johansson were subjected to preliminary suspension. Three officials, Magnus Brevik, Thomas Lobben and Adrian, were also suspended.

In view of this devastating situation, which occurs in such a prominent competition, many questions about the control of the equipment and ultimately raised, where the organization should go from here.

The FIS has worked tirelessly to find a solution to prevent similar situations in the future. In fact, the officers recently announced their plans to improve device control for upcoming competitions.

According to the organization, Mathias Hafele will join the equipment control team and work directly with the ski jump and the Nordic combined teams. Hafele wants to bring fresh eyes and insights with the current ski jumping controller Christian Kathol, who has resigned.

In addition to Hafele, the organization stated that “FIS started a long-term project in order to examine, regulate and control the potential of deeper and fundamental changes in relation to ski jumping equipment, in particular the suits. Switzerland.”

While the details of the comprehensive plan do not yet have to be published for the public, it is encouraging to see FIS diligently to improve their processes and protocols. This is only the beginning of what is expected to be a long -term plan, although it is undoubtedly a step in the right direction.