This is a scandal that will shock jumps. In his text, journalist Sport.pl Jakub Balcerski showed evidence that the Norwegians committed illegal modification of overalls. Fis disqualified Marius Lindvik – who yesterday was the runner -up in the world for a moment – and Johann Andre Forfang, who took fifth place.
In Norway they react to our article. “They want war”
This is a shocking and historical matter to which the current reactions of the vast majority of the environment are crushing for the Norwegians. “The biggest scandal in the history of sport” – we read in one of the opinions. Sandro Pertile himself spoke about “one of the darkest days” in the history of jumping. Obviously, the Norwegians also live.
“Dagblated” – one of the largest Norwegian newspapers – referred to the texts we published.
“In 'Dagbladet' just two days before the outbreak of the scandal we were aware of the rumors that during the jumps there could be a great scandal. This is what happened on Saturday. Poland Sport.pl was the first to publish the recording of Norwegian coach Magnus Brevig and Adrian Livelten, who sew Norwegian costumes,” reads.
Then “Dagbladet” briefly describes what was the first article by Jakub Balceski. The Sport.pl journalist wrote about possible manipulations at the chips that are in the costumes, which would make Norwegians use more overalls during the season than allowed 10. It is worth noting that Norwegian jumpers were eventually disqualified for not allowed manipulation at the outfits, but it was about “too immeasurable element in the crotch. However, the manipulation of chips must have occurred, because without it could not be made other changes in the suit – Jakub Balcerski explains the details in his next text.
– It's a lie. Besides, I have nothing to add. It's nonsense, “Brevig said in an interview with Dagbladet, when newspaper journalists asked him if there was a duplicate chip in the overalls.
“As 'Dagbladet' found out, other countries have long suspected Norwegians. These suspicions were the foundation of a storm that broke out on Saturday evening,” we read. “The recording was sent to various media, including Polish Sport.pl. It is not a coincidence that three countries protested against the Norwegians,” adds the newspaper.
Even before the disqualification of “Dagbladet” talked to Johann Andre Forfang. – I don't know what we've done bad. Secondly, it is a very incredible behavior to record others in secret. If they hang the bar at this level, they want war. It's incredibly boring – said the jumper.
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“Dagbladet” also told Forfang that in Poland he is written about “the biggest scandal in the history of jumping.” The Norwegian commented briefly. – They cook soup on a nail. Former jumper Johan Reenland Evensen blames Poles, Slovenes and Austrians. – It is disgusting that several countries are Company to get rid of another. I'm sure they do the same themselves. This shows that the jumps have become a competition of equipment – “Dagbladet” quotes it.
– All countries interpret the regulations. What is happening now destroys sport. I think that Austrians, Slovenes and Poles should keep it for themselves. They should work on themselves, instead of attacking another country so much – he added.
What will happen now? FIS is to create an independent research commission, whose task will be to investigate the manipulation of overalls. If it is carried out properly, we should find out if other countries actually “do the same”.