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Russian Cross-Country Skier Alina Pekletsova Cleared by FIS for World Cup Competition

Russia is making a broad comeback to international skiing. A total of 94 Russian athletes have now been cleared to compete in the World Cup.

FIS warns of critical finances, plans to cut ski prize money

The International Ski Federation, FIS, has sounded the alarm over a critical financial situation. There are now plans to reduce prize money for skiers.

Norwegian Ski Coaches Dismissed After World Championship Scandal

Three leaders in the Norwegian ski jumping national team were fired following the scandal at the World Championship in Trondheim.

Robert Johansson Ends Career Amid Controversial Ban

Robert Johansson is ending his career. But it's a bitter farewell for the Norwegian Olympic gold medalist, who was stopped from his last competitions. It feels like I was shut down because I'm Norwegian, says the ski jumper to Norwegian TV2.

Swedish Cross-Country Relays at Risk of Disappearing

There will be no cross-country relays in the World Cup this winter. And in the long run, the relays may disappear from the championships as well. It would be very sad if that happens, says cross-country star Ebba Andersson.

Norwegian Skiers Cleared to Train as Leaders' Bans Continue

The five Norwegian ski jumpers who were suspended after the suit scandal in the World Championship are now having their temporary suspensions lifted. Marius Lindvik, Johann Andre Forfang, Robin Pedersen, Kristoffer Sundal and Robert Johansson are thus allowed to participate in training sessions and activities arranged by the Norwegian Ski Association, or other ski associations, with immediate effect.

AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance

Ski stars are to be protected against hate and threats in social media. This will be done with the help of an AI tool. "We have zero tolerance", says Sara Fussek at the International Ski Federation (FIS) about the federation's view on online hate.

Norwegian Ski Jumper Disqualified Over Suit Size at World Cup Finals

Norway Faces Potential Loss of More Ski Jumping Medals After Suit Scandal

Norway risks losing more World Championship medals in ski jumping after the suit scandal in Trondheim. In the wake of this, we want the decisions made to be very clear, says Sandro Pertile, competition chief for ski jumping at the International Ski Federation.

Norwegian Ski Jumping Scandal: Geiger Calls for Stricter Penalties

The German ski jumping star Karl Geiger believes that proven manipulation of suits in ski jumping must be punished more severely. The multiple Olympic Games and World Championship medalist draws a comparison with German traffic laws when he comments on Norway's cheating during the recent home World Championship.

Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female IOC President, Emphasizes Communication

Kirsty Coventry has as the first woman been elected as the new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She says she is ready to tackle men like the President of the USA, Donald Trump. I have been dealing with problematic men since I was 20 years old, says the 41-year-old.

Ebba Andersson's Second Appeal Denied by Ski Federation

After Sweden got its first appeal rejected following Ebba Andersson's disqualification, Sweden chose to appeal again. Now a decision has been made regarding the second appeal, which is also rejected. It is important for the athletes to get answers and understanding of how the jury reasoned, says head coach Lars Öberg to Aftonbladet.

The Stars' Fraud: Hairspray and Glue

Now former ski jumping stars are coming forward and revealing how cheating has been going on in the sport for years. We sprayed our suits with hairspray to reduce air resistance, says former World Champion Andreas Küttel.

Appeals the disqualification again: "I'm damn angry"

The ski star Ebba Andersson was disqualified after Saturday's World Cup race in Holmenkollen. Sweden's appeal was rejected, but now the national team will appeal again. When I think about the situation, I'm still just as damned angry, says Andersson.

The Scandal Grows – New Cheating Discovered

The Norwegian ski jumping scandal is growing. Three more jumpers are banned after suspicions of even more cheating with the competition suits. But Norway's jump chief is not resigning.

After the Norwegian cheating scandal – the chairman resigns

The Chair of the Norwegian Ski Association's Ski Jumping Committee, Stine Korsen, is resigning. In an interview with VG, she says that "it can't go on" after the Norwegian doping scandal that is shaking ski jumping.

Norwegian ski jumpers suspended during investigation

The International Ski Federation (FIS) is suspending two Norwegian jumpers and three leaders during the investigation of the World Championship scandal with manipulated suits.

Loses Sponsor After Ski Jumping Scandal

After the scandal with manipulated suits during the home World Championship in Trondheim, Norway's national ski jumping team loses a main sponsor.

Ski Jumpers after the Scandal: "Completely Crushed"

The Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Forfang speak out for the first time after the suit scandal in the World Championship. "We are both completely crushed", they say in a joint statement.

Norway admits to cheating: "Tried to deceive the system"

Norway acknowledges at a press conference that they cheated with the manipulated suits that two ski jumpers were disqualified for on Saturday. We have tried to deceive the system, says head coach Jan-Erik Aalbu.

Ebba Andersson's Quest: How Skiing Gold Translates to Big Earnings

Ebba Andersson is not only chasing honor and fame on the World Championship tracks. More gold medals also mean a fatter wallet. It makes it possible for me to live a good life, she says about the potential million rain.

Super talent Mathias Holbæk gets fined for "sexual" celebration

When the Norwegian super talent Mathias Holbæk took gold at the Cross-Country Skiing U23 World Championship, he put one hand on his groin and stretched the other in the air. Now he will be fined 3,000 kronor – The International Ski Federation believes that the victory gesture was "sexual".

Entire National Team Vanished from Tour de Ski

Only Two Female Skiers in Davos – Sundling Drops Out

Jonna Sundling stood as the winner in yesterday's sprint – but it took a toll on her strength and she chooses to skip Sunday's race. Now only two skiers remain in the Swedish women's team in Davos.