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Winter Olympics wardrobe blunders saw five female stars banned for their outfits

Five female ski jumpers were banned during the Winter Olympics due to violations of stringent outfit regulations enforced by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Swedes caught in the act at the Olympics - this is how they explain it

Swedish ski team faced scrutiny at the Olympics after violating rules during a pre-race practice, resulting in a warning from the International Ski Federation.

Feb 19 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Beyond Judgment to Management... Olympic 'Trust' Shaken

Issues surrounding fairness in event management are undermining the credibility of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 18 • 06:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Olympic winners rushed to support the Russian athlete

Olympic champion Anastasia Tatalina missed the Olympics due to not meeting the eligibility criteria set by the International Ski Federation.

Feb 17 • 19:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Viewpoint: Worse is Coming – Now We Must React

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has faced scandals during the Olympics due to its inadequate enforcement of rules during competitions.

Feb 16 • 08:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Norway's team manager removed for breaking rules

The International Ski Federation (FIS) penalized the Norwegian cross-country skiing team for a breach that occurred prior to the men's relay race at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Feb 16 • 07:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Aftershocks: Norway Cheated – Ugly Revelations Are Leaking from the Backstage

A report suggests ongoing cheating in skiing competitions, particularly highlighting Norway's violations.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Iivo Niskanen Noticed the Norwegian Cheating – Now There Was a Penalty

The International Ski Federation has penalized Norway for rule violations at the Milan-Cortina Olympics regarding unauthorized movement on the course by their technician.

Feb 15 • 17:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Controversial Olympian Eileen Gu upset over 'really unfair' Winter Games schedule

Eileen Gu expressed frustration with the tight schedule of the Winter Olympics that limits her training time for events she is competing in.

Feb 15 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Norway's Winter Sports: Doubt Rides Along - Rightfully So

Norway's approach to winter sports, particularly in cross-country skiing, has been scrutinized after they utilized a wax machine endorsed by the International Ski Federation (Fis) during competitions, raising concerns among other nations about fairness in the sport.

Feb 15 • 13:21 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

What was Norway up to behind the scenes? Iivo Niskanen speaks out harshly

Iivo Niskanen criticizes the International Ski Federation's favoritism towards Norway after receiving a mysterious yellow card during a relay race.

Feb 15 • 12:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Comment: Ridiculous sight – the men's relay became a complete flop

The men's relay event at the Olympics in Val di Fiemme was criticized for its low participation and predictable outcomes, highlighting issues in the sport's global appeal and governance.

Feb 15 • 12:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

FIS rejects Finland's protest against Norway

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has dismissed Finland's late protest regarding Norway's use of a controversial ski wax during the Olympic sprint race.

Feb 14 • 20:14 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Sports

Finland filed a protest with the sprint competition committee

The Finnish Ski Association and Olympic Committee have lodged a protest with the International Ski Federation regarding irregularities in a sprint competition.

Feb 14 • 10:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Finland submitted a protest!

Finland has filed a protest with the International Ski Federation regarding the judging of a sprint competition involving Norway and the USA.

Feb 14 • 10:18 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Fury erupts at the Olympics – FIS official states: "What else can we do?"

A significant controversy arose during the men's sprint skiing event at the Olympics, leading teams from Finland, Italy, and Germany to express outrage over perceived favoritism by the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Feb 13 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The International Ski Federation gave the Norwegian team an unfair advantage over others

The Norwegian ski team received an unjust advantage from the International Ski Federation ahead of the women’s 10 km freestyle race, overshadowing important Olympic outcomes.

Feb 13 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Finland's skiing chief published a scandalous image – Is this a controversial bottle?

Finland's skiing chief posted a provocative image on Instagram, raising questions related to a ski waxing controversy.

Feb 13 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

The skiing scandal is growing – Lauri Vuorinen is angry: "This hurts"

Finnish skier Lauri Vuorinen expresses frustration with the International Ski Federation over recent incidents during Olympic sprint competitions.

Feb 12 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

FIS president promised to fight hard for the status of the combined event in the Olympics

FIS President Johan Eliasch pledged to advocate for the inclusion of the Nordic combined event at upcoming Olympic Games, emphasizing the importance of women's participation in the sport.

Feb 12 • 20:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

FIS: Apology

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has apologized for incidents related to the men's cross-country skiing sprint competition where teams from the United States and Norway were suspected of violating waxing rules.

Feb 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now speaks Lauri Vuorinen, who has experienced a miscarriage of justice: 'Completely incomprehensible'

Finnish skier Lauri Vuorinen criticizes the International Ski Federation for unfair practices in an Olympic sprint scandal involving Norway and the USA.

Feb 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Skiing Scandal: Finland's head coach was shocked by the explanation

Finland's ski team raises suspicions about rule violations by Norway and the United States in a men's sprint skiing competition.

Feb 12 • 18:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

'Wild rumor': Ski jumpers deny injecting genitals to win at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The International Ski Federation (FIS) categorically rejected reports during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics alleging that ski jumpers were artificially enhancing their genital size to gain a competitive edge.

Feb 7 • 04:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

International Ski Federation denies evidence that athletes elongate their member to compete better

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has stated that there is no evidence to suggest that ski jumpers have engaged in penis elongation to enhance their performance, amid growing controversy following reports of such claims.

Feb 7 • 00:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Scandal at the Winter Olympics: they claim there is "no evidence" that athletes resort to penile enlargement to jump further with their skis

The International Ski Federation has stated there is no evidence that ski jumpers have used penile enlargement to enhance their athletic performance, amidst growing controversy linked to claims made by the German press.

Feb 6 • 22:36 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Women's World Cup in Špindlerův Mlýn Received Approval: Skiers Face Final Test Before the Olympics

The Women's World Cup in Špindlerův Mlýn received final approval from technical delegations of the International Ski Federation, allowing the races to proceed next weekend as a crucial test for slalom skiers ahead of the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Jan 15 • 18:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Janica Kostelić's Wonderful Ride Without Poles Went Viral 20 Years Later

On January 5, we marked the 20th anniversary of Janica Kostelić's remarkable slalom run without poles and gloves, an event recalled by the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Jan 6 • 15:23 UTC

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