Finnish skiers are expressing their anger towards Michal Lamplot, the competition director of the International Ski Federation (FIS), after a scandal involving ski service during the Olympic sprint event. Emil Liekari, a Finnish sprint skier, emphasized the importance of adhering to the rules and pointed to Lamplot as the main culprit in the incident, which raised concerns about fairness and regulation in the sport. Other athletes, like Joni Mäki, echoed this sentiment, stressing that the sport is governed by numerous rules that should be enforced consistently.

The controversy arose when Norway, with FIS's permission, was allowed to utilize a waxing bench quietly during the sprint competition, a detail that was not communicated to other teams by FIS. This oversight has led to accusations of favoritism and has further fueled frustrations among Finnish athletes who feel the integrity of the competition was undermined. Mäki explained that the use of such equipment gives significant advantages in maintaining even grip on ski bases, directly affecting performance.

Moreover, a peculiar discovery was made at the U.S. team's service point involving a mysterious cork-shaped bottle, prompting speculation about its content and potential role in the incident. Experts cited in Iltalehti highlight the significance of communication and regulatory adherence to maintain the sport's integrity, thus calling for accountability and clearer guidelines from the governing body to prevent such issues in the future.