An ongoing scandal surrounds the Norwegian ski jumping team as images from the national championships raise questions about the legality of athlete Benjamin Østvold’s jump suit. According to a report from Dagbladet, the outfit's legs appeared to be altered in a way that may violate regulations. This incident occurred at the competitions held in Holmenkollen at the end of February.

The controversy points to the possibility that Østvold's suit was designed to enhance his performance in ways not compliant with the rules. Regulations permit only straps that are directly attached to the legs of the suit to be tucked under the boots; however, if the suit itself is pulled tight under the boots, it can create a larger surface area and improve aerodynamic properties during a jump. This has drawn scrutiny, especially as Østvold was awarded gold at the championships.

An anonymous source interviewed by Dagbladet expressed shock over the alleged tactics employed by Østvold, questioning the integrity of competitions at such a high level. The issue escalated further when Østvold was subsequently sent to represent Norway in the Kulmin World Cup, where he faced disqualification due to these allegations. This scandal brings into question not only Østvold’s actions but also the broader integrity and oversight within the sport.