Story perspectives

FIS Bans Three Officials for Suit Manipulation Scandal

1/15/2026

29 4

Summary

Story summary

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) banned three officials for 18 months after manipulating team suits to boost performance at Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim.
The sanctioned individuals are Magnus Brevik (head coach), Thomas Lobben (assistant coach), and Adrian Livelten (staff member).
An independent panel led by Michael Beloff endorsed the sanctions against Forfang and Lindvik, who were banned last year and disqualified from the men's large hill.

1 of 1

Story summary

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) banned three officials for 18 months after manipulating team suits to boost performance at Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim.
The sanctioned individuals are Magnus Brevik (head coach), Thomas Lobben (assistant coach), and Adrian Livelten (staff member).
An independent panel led by Michael Beloff endorsed the sanctions against Forfang and Lindvik, who were banned last year and disqualified from the men's large hill.