The Slovenian head coach Igod Medved of the Finnish ski jumping team has lost his job due to an alcohol incident that occurred during the Olympic Games. His contract, which was set to expire, will not be renewed, as reported by the Finnish public broadcaster Yle. Medved was reportedly forced to return home early after celebrating excessively the Olympic victory of his compatriot Domen Prevc in the Slovenian team's quarters.

Despite the ongoing struggles of Finnish ski jumping, Medved had recently led the team to significant achievements, including a third-place finish in the Super Team competition at Lahti. This podium finish marked a noteworthy moment for Finland, a country renowned for producing renowned ski jumpers like Matti Nykänen and Janne Ahonen, as it was their first World Cup podium since Anssi Koivuranta's surprising victory in 2014 in Innsbruck. However, after the incident, the ski jumpers have been under the guidance of Lasse Moilanen rather than Medved, altering the trajectory of their training and competition strategies.

The implications of this incident extend beyond Medved's personal career, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the Finnish ski jumping team in recent years. While the team had shown promise under Medved's leadership, this setback may impact their future preparations and performance in upcoming competitions. The need for strong leadership and discipline is evident as the team aims to rebuild and return to the heights of earlier eras in ski jumping history.