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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Sports

Skis, bindings and boots will never fit together. So get it right.

The article discusses the importance of using the right wax on cross-country skis to avoid slipping backwards while skiing, emphasizing Norwegian dedication to perfecting their skiing technique.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Sports

In tears after the setback: Slind received an apology right after the Olympic nightmare

Astrid ร˜yre Slind expressed her disappointment and cited unfavorable conditions after her performance in the Olympic race, where she struggled with her ski wax preparation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPIAD โŸฉ Wax Master and Ski Director Koll: I thought 84 times about which skis to put on

Kristjan Koll, the head of the Estonian Ski Association, served as the wax technician for Henry Sildaru, who won a silver medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

Athletes test University of Tartu researchers' ski wax at the Olympics

This year's Winter Olympics marks the first time fluorinated ski wax has been banned, allowing new developers like University of Tartu's Liug SportTech to innovate in ski waxing.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Samuelsson's proposal: Let suppliers take over the waxing teams

Swedish biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson proposes that wax suppliers should take control of waxing teams in response to growing disparities in the sport.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Wax Trucks at the Olympics: 'You can imagine it like in Formula 1'

The wax trucks, resembling a traveling circus, are stationed near the Olympic cross-country skiing center in Tesero, showcasing the essential role of ski waxing technology in competitive winter sports.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A new turn in the skiing scandal โ€“ lawyer's direct words on the treatment of Norwegians

Finland's ski federation is considering appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding a controversy involving Norway's use of a special wax pad during Olympic sprint skiing events.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Former SOK Director: "Certain that the wax cabin was bugged"

Peter Reinebo, former director of the Swedish Olympic Committee, believes that Russian officials may have tried to eavesdrop on Swedish skiers during the Sochi Olympics.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Iivo Niskanen's explosive revelation โ€“ head coach's patience runs out

Teemu Pasanen, Finland's national ski team coach, expressed his outrage over Iivo Niskanen's revelations regarding the Norwegian team testing wax on a restricted course.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Norway admits: We did it

Norway has acknowledged using an electric wax pad during an Olympic skiing sprint event, which Finland protested against due to the lack of communication from FIS to other countries regarding the use of this technology.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Controversy Over Ski Wax: 'A Mistake That Should Not Happen'

The Norwegian cross-country ski team faces potential backlash due to allegations of unfair advantages with ski waxing at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Yle: A new twist in the skiing wax scandal?

Finland's Olympic Committee is considering an appeal to the international sports tribunal regarding the recent skiing wax scandal that emerged during the Olympics.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Norway Given Advantage in Skiing โ€“ 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 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Now Norway speaks โ€“ Total rejection of accusations

Norway's wax technician denies allegations of breaking rules during Olympic sprint races, confirming the presence of an electric wax machine without power.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

2 South Korean skiers disqualified from Olympics over banned substance on equipment

Two South Korean skiers were disqualified from the Winter Olympics after their skis tested positive for banned fluorinated wax.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The 66-Year-Old 'Slave' of the Ski Team is the Funniest Swede at the Olympics

Thomas 'Oljan' Eriksson, a 66-year-old ski wax technician, is highlighted as the funniest character from the Swedish Olympic team.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Laboratory mice could become a thing of the past โ€“ drugs could also be tested on these animals

Scientists in Exeter have developed genetically modified wax moths that can indicate infections or drug effects, potentially replacing laboratory mice in drug testing.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

The whole team got caught at the Olympics - Now the federation speaks: "This is absurd"

South Korea's women's sprint team was disqualified at the Olympics after using banned fluor wax, leading to outrage from the national skiing federation.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

The doping of fluorinated ski wax: two Korean athletes disqualified in cross-country skiing

Two South Korean cross-country skiers, Han Dasom and Lee Eui-jin, have been disqualified for using environmentally and health-harmful fluorinated ski wax.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Lee Eui-jin and Han Da-som Disqualified due to Detection of 'Fluoro Wax' in Women's Trials

Two South Korean cross-country skiers were disqualified from the qualifiers of the womenโ€™s sprint classic event at the 2026 Winter Olympics after banned 'fluoro wax' was detected on their equipment.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Scandal in sprint skiing โ€“ an entire national team was disqualified

An entire South Korean women's sprint skiing team was disqualified at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to the use of banned fluorinated wax.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

South Korean women disqualified in classic sprint at the Olympics

South Korean female skiers were disqualified from the classic sprint competition at the Milano Cortina Olympics due to prohibited fluorinated wax found on their skis.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Klaebo dominates in the skiathlon and continues his golden streak. Italians lag behind: 'Wrong wax'

Norwegian superstar Klaebo continues his winning streak in the skiathlon, leaving Italian competitors behind amid accusations of using the wrong wax.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Honey, propolis, pollen, and wax: bee products in the cold season โ€“ a science-based approach

A researcher highlights the increased burden on the immune system during winter months and the search for natural remedies for immune support.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Four Hills Tournament. The controversy over the wax explained, Domen Prevc won't win all competitions

The Four Hills Tournament faced a scandal as Polish ski jumper Paweล‚ Wฤ…sek was found to have banned fluor on his skis, raising concerns over ecological and health regulations.

Jan 4 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Sports

"We are just as surprised": Next disqualification at the Four Hills Tournament raises questions

Polish ski jumper Pawel Wasek has been disqualified from the Four Hills Tournament due to the discovery of banned wax on his skis, leaving his team perplexed as they have no explanation for the incident.

Jan 4 โ€ข 09:30 UTC

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