The Finnish ski jumping coaching scandal continues to unfold with new allegations against Igor Medved, the Slovenian head coach who was dismissed from his position earlier this week for issues related to alcohol consumption. Following the controversy, Medved gave an interview stating he had attended a celebration for Slovenia's gold medal and admitted he drank alcohol during the event after not having eaten beforehand. His comments, however, have been met with strong denial from the Slovenian national team, specifically from Tomaz Trbovc, the team's press officer.

Trbovc publicly refuted Medved's claims, insisting that there were no post-victory celebrations for the team concerning the incidents involving their head coach. He clarified that Medved was not present at any official celebrations of the Slovenian ski jumping team, stating that the events leading to the controversy occurred on a day when Slovenia did not win any medals, which further undermines Medved's narrative. This situation has escalated scrutiny around Medved's behavior and the implications it holds for the Finnish ski jumping team.

This incident not only highlights the challenges of maintaining professionalism within sports teams but also prompts broader conversations regarding alcohol consumption and its impact on athletes and coaching staff. With the stakes high in competitive sports, the response from the Slovenian ski jumping management adds pressure on how national teams handle such issues moving forward and could potentially affect their international reputation as well.