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It has been a huge scandal in recent days.
Norway discovered cheating during the back jumping World Cup.
Now Swedish icon Jan Boklöv says what everyone has to hear about Norway.
Over the weekend it struck like a bomb when discovered Norway’s giant scandal. Several Norwegians were washed during the back jumping World Cup because their costumes violated the rules.
Giant scandal in Norway
Then it emerged that the Norwegian national team team has sewn about the fields’ costumes with reinforced thread. On Sunday, Norway admitted that they have cheated during the back jumping World Cup.
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The news has shocked the sports world and now the Swedish icon is directing Jan Boklöv Stiff criticism of Norway.
– Sport should not be performed. That’s the simple answer I can give. It is simply very stupid done, he tells Expressen.
– This is no innovation. If you do not believe in your capacity but want to improve by seeking what is not regular then it is, he says.
Boklöv’s harsh words
Boklöv revolutionized the entire sport when he introduced his very own innovation which was the V-style. His technology was very much debated in back jumping, but even today everyone jumps like the Swede.
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Now Jan Boklöv says what everyone has to hear about Norway’s giant scandal.
– – The revelation becomes like a shock to many. Before, one would react in a different way, but today Norway is not the dominant. Before, they had a greater breadth, but they no longer have it. But during his own World Cup it has a huge effect, he says in the interview.
Two Norwegian leaders have already been suspended after what has happened. But despite the obvious cheating in the World Cup, the legend does not think the jumpers should be hit and be suspended.
– They themselves have to choose whether or not to step off. Then it is about what heart you have for sports and taking the consequences. If they have soul and heart to do, they must do it, but the group pressure from outside is very, very hard. If you turn them off, you have served your sentence and then you should be clean. Cheating you should be able to take it, says Boklöv.
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