Coach sent home after drinking
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Coach sent home after drinking during Slovenian gold celebration

Finland's Slovenian ski jumping coach, Igor Medved, was sent home from the Olympics after violating the team's alcohol rules. He drank during Slovenia's gold-medal celebration. "I hadn't eaten anything, and then the alcohol took its toll," the 44-year-old told Yle.

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"This is about alcohol-related issues. We take violations of the rules very seriously and will act quickly in this matter," said Janne Hänninen, head of sports at the Finnish Olympic Committee, in a statement.

Medved himself is deeply remorseful.

After the competition, I got an invitation to the Slovenian gold celebration. I'd hadn't eaten anything, and then the alcohol took its toll," Medved tells Yle and continues:

I'm not proud of myself, but I'm proud of my team and the work we've done over the last two years. I want to give my guys peace of mind and minimize the damage I've caused.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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