Iivo Niskanen has made a significant revelation that has left Finland's ski coach Teemu Pasanen visibly frustrated. Niskanen reported seeing Norwegian team members testing their grip skis on a course that was designated as closed to all teams. His comments raise questions about the oversight of competition regulations by the International Ski Federation (FIS), highlighting perceived lapses in rule enforcement.

The issue has escalated, as previously the Norwegian team was found to have received special permission to use a hot wax setup, which has sparked considerable discussion regarding fairness in the sport. Coach Pasanen confirmed Niskanen's observations and indicated that his patience with the situation is running thin. He noted, "The track was closed, yet there were still Norwegian support staff skiing on it," pointing to a troubling disregard for established protocols during these competitions.

Pasanen's frustration reflects broader concerns about the equal treatment of competing teams, and he acknowledged ongoing discussions about the need for regulatory changes within the sport. Finland's team submitted a protest regarding the alleged incidents during Tuesday's sprint event, but it was dismissed, further heightening tensions around fairness and regulatory adherence in international skiing events.