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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Perttu Hyvärinen, dropped from the Olympic team, is set to ski

Perttu Hyvärinen, who was removed from the Finnish Olympic team, will compete in the skiathlon event at the Falun World Cup.

Mar 1 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Reijo Jylhä came home drunk in front of his children – 5-year-old Martin's question made the situation awkward

Long-time chief coach of the Finnish ski team, Reijo Jylhä, recounted an embarrassing incident from the early 1990s when he returned home drunk while his children were present.

Feb 27 • 19:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

A turn has taken place in the scandal involving the Finnish coach at the Olympics

Finnish ski jumping team's head coach Igor Medved was removed from the Milan Cortina Olympics following alcohol-related misconduct and will not participate in upcoming World Cup events.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Specialist dismisses the activities of Finnish skiers

A sports physician criticizes the Finnish ski team's approach to infection prevention, suggesting it may be detrimental to their health and performance.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

There is turmoil in Finland's skiing scene: 'This comes as a complete surprise to me'

Finnish ski star Iivo Niskanen had to withdraw from the 50-kilometer race due to a virus, raising concerns about the national team's infection control measures.

Feb 21 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Finnish Team Coaches Without Masks in Milan Ice Hall – Expert's Harsh Critique

Finnish ski star Iivo Niskanen's race ended prematurely due to illness, raising concerns about the team's COVID-19 protocols after coaches were spotted in Milan without masks.

Feb 21 • 13:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Ski Stars: Mass Exodus from the Olympics

The Finnish women's ski team faces challenges as two athletes fall ill, leading to a reduced roster for the upcoming 50-kilometer race.

Feb 19 • 14:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how much Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen earn from their Olympic silver medal

Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen will receive €30,000 from the Finnish Olympic Committee for their silver medal in the team event of Nordic combined ski sprint.

Feb 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Shocking conditions: Finland's equipment manager talks about the snow chaos

Heavy snowfall has created challenging conditions at the Val di Fiemme ski stadium, impacting the upcoming event for the Finnish team.

Feb 19 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tough capture: Norwegian man to the Finnish national team

Norwegian ski coach Kristian Skogstad will join the Finnish national team coaching staff for the next season.

Feb 18 • 08:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A moving speech from a friend about Ilkka Herola - "This is what we have dreamed of"

Finnish skier Ilkka Herola won an Olympic bronze medal in the team ski jumping event, as celebrated by teammate Eero Hirvonen.

Feb 17 • 14:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now a medal chance is brewing - Ilkka Herola in excellent form

Ilkka Herola and the Finnish Olympic team are showing promising performances in the Milan-Cortina Olympics, particularly in ski jumping and biathlon events.

Feb 17 • 05:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The Question About the Alcohol Scandal at Yle Silenced Finland's Ski Jumping Eagle - Then Came a Significant Answer

The Finnish ski jumping team expressed disappointment at the Olympic results amidst controversy surrounding their head coach's dismissal due to alcohol-related issues.

Feb 16 • 19:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The spouses of Finnish skiers received a stern edict - this intimate matter is banned in the hotel

The Finnish ski team is following strict isolation rules at the Rio Stava hotel to prevent illnesses during the Olympics, restricting contact with loved ones to outside or public spaces while adhering to hygiene protocols.

Feb 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The scandal continues! Teemu Pasanen is fed up: "Ask the Ski Federation"

Teemu Pasanen, Finland's cross-country skiing team head coach, expressed confusion and frustration over the Finnish Ski Federation's protest to the International Ski Federation regarding the results of a recent sprint competition.

Feb 15 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Iivo Niskanen: strong hint about the actions of the Norwegians

Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen raised concerns regarding the behavior of the Norwegian national team during the Milan-Cortina Olympics, suggesting potential rule violations in their ski testing.

Feb 15 • 12:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

The coach was sent home – Now Finnish ski jumpers speak out

The Finnish men's ski jumping team addresses the recent uproar surrounding head coach Igor Medved, who was sent home from the Olympics due to alcohol use.

Feb 14 • 20:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New claim about Finland's drinking scandal – ousted coach's statements refuted

A new claim emerged regarding the Finnish ski jumping scandal, as the Slovenian national team's press officer denied that coach Igor Medved celebrated their Olympic victory with the team amid alcohol-related issues.

Feb 14 • 19:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Reijo Jylhä was moved: "Very much"

Reijo Jylhä, the head coach of the Finnish women's ski team, expressed deep emotion after winning bronze in the relay at Val di Fiemme.

Feb 14 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Finnish Ski Association filed a protest due to Norway and USA's waxing team

The Finnish Ski Association, in conjunction with the Olympic Committee, has lodged a protest with the International Ski Federation, alleging rule violations by the Norwegian and USA teams related to waxing techniques in recent classic sprints.

Feb 14 • 11:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

News about Kerttu Niskanen caused a strong reaction in the Finnish team – 'I don't know if they said it in a good or bad way'

Kerttu Niskanen's guest appearance on a Finnish television show sparked amusing reactions within the Finnish ski team.

Feb 14 • 06:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Norway Given Advantage in Skiing – Now Comes an Amazing Justification

The Norwegian skiing team was controversially allowed to use a wax applicator during the Olympics, sparking outrage among other competitors.

Feb 13 • 19:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Reijo Jylhä's Cry for Help – Asks for Assistance from Sweden

Reijo Jylhä, the head coach of the Finnish women's cross-country ski team, has called for assistance from Sweden after disappointing results in a recent competition in Italy.

Feb 13 • 17:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The photo that caused the skiing scandal is published - this detail is not going to be distributed

A ski racing scandal arose when the United States team was caught with a suspicious bottle during a sprint event, leading to questions about possible rule violations.

Feb 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

"Scandal in Finland" - This is how the alcohol scandal was reacted to in the world

The Finnish ski jumping team coach Igor Medved was sent home from the Milan-Cortina Olympics due to alcohol-related issues, prompting international media coverage.

Feb 12 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Finnish Olympic Committee sent drunken ski jump coach home from the Olympics

The Finnish Olympic Committee has sent ski jumping coach Igor Medved home from the Olympic Games in Milan Cortina due to violations of team rules regarding alcohol consumption.

Feb 12 • 18:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Finland excludes coach from Olympic delegation for alcohol consumption

The head coach of the Finnish ski jumping team, Igor Medved, has been excluded from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics for violating alcohol consumption rules, as announced by the Finnish Olympic Committee.

Feb 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Finland Ski Jumping Coach Expelled for Alcohol Issues [Olympics Miscellaneous]

The head coach of the Finnish ski jumping team was expelled from the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics due to alcohol-related issues.

Feb 12 • 12:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Finnish ski jump coach sent home for alcohol use during Olympics

The head coach of the Finnish ski jump team, Igor Medved, has been sent home from the Milan and Cortina Olympics due to violations of alcohol use regulations, according to the Finnish Olympic Committee.

Feb 12 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish ski jumping coach sent home: "After that, alcohol did its job"

Igor Medved, the head coach of the Finnish ski jumping team, has been sent home from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to inappropriate behavior related to alcohol use that violated team rules.

Feb 12 • 12:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russia reacted to Finland's ski jumping team's alcohol scandal: 'Scandal'

Russia has responded to the incident involving Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved, emphasizing the scandal surrounding allegations of alcohol use.

Feb 12 • 11:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Drunken Scandal Makes Headlines in Sweden

The Finnish Olympic team's ski jumping coach Igor Medved was sent home from the Milan-Cortina Olympics due to alcohol-related issues, gaining significant media attention across Scandinavia.

Feb 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Finnish ski jumping coach sent home from Olympics due to alcohol issues

Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved was sent home from the Milano Cortina Olympics after violating the team's rules related to alcohol consumption.

Feb 12 • 09:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Commentary: The Alcohol Scandal in the Finnish Team – There Is Nothing Funny About This

The Finnish Olympic ski jumping team faces criticism after their coach, Igor Medved, was sent home from the Winter Olympics due to issues related to alcohol use.

Feb 12 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The coach of the medal team direct criticizes the Ski Association: "Shitty setbacks"

The coach of the Finnish combined national team has openly criticized the Ski Association for significant financial troubles affecting the team’s operations and future training.

Feb 11 • 17:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An embarrassing chain of events in a Finnish hotel yard – the truth about Kerttu Niskanen and Krista Pärmäkoski was revealed

Finnish ski team athletes were reluctant to disclose who was staying alone in hotel rooms during the World Championships in Italy, leading to confusing and contradictory statements.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Dramatic situation in Val di Fiemme – will a Finnish star take a big risk?

The Finnish ski team's preparation for the Olympic sprint in Val di Fiemme is complicated by rapidly changing weather conditions.

Feb 10 • 09:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Tough Deal: Top Performer to Finland

Estonian ski expert Marek Sander continues as the equipment manager for the Finnish biathlon team with a comprehensive contract for the next Olympiad, praised for his successful track record since 2019.

Feb 5 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Finnish Skiers Out of Olympic Village

The Finnish ski team will not be staying in the Olympic village during the Milan-Cortina Olympics due to comfort concerns with the accommodation.

Feb 5 • 04:02 UTC

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