A turn in the scandal that has shaken the back jump. Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang would have competed in Raw Air in Holmenkollen on Thursday.
That message was given yesterday.
Now it sounds different.
The International Ski Association, FIS, announces on Wednesday afternoon that the duo will be suspended and thus must not compete in the World Cup.
Adjustments are expected
Head coach Magnus Brevik, assistant coach Thomas Lobben and costume manager Adrian Liveten are also suspended.
“Given the seriousness of the situation in Trondheim, the control and policy on costumes will be immediately adjusted for the competitions remaining of the VC season”.
“These adjustments will be discussed at tonight’s team captain meeting in Oslo/Holmenkollen. Message is announced after, ”FIS writes in a press release, According to NRK.
The suspension comes after Norway acknowledged cheating with the jumping suits during this weekend’s competitions in Trondheim.
It is FIS who leads the investigation into the scandal and as part of it, all the costumes used by the Norwegians have been requested during the World Cup.