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Finnish Ski Coach Dismissed from Olympics for Alcohol Incident

2/12/2026

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Igor Medved, Finland's ski jumping head coach, has been dismissed from the Winter Olympics after an alcohol-related incident.
The Finnish Olympic committee confirmed Medved violated team rules and returned home.
Medved took charge in June 2024.
Medved apologized for his actions.
The Finnish Ski Association stated Medved remains under contract.

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Igor Medved, Finland's ski jumping head coach, has been dismissed from the Winter Olympics after an alcohol-related incident.
The Finnish Olympic committee confirmed Medved violated team rules and returned home.
Medved took charge in June 2024.
Medved apologized for his actions.
The Finnish Ski Association stated Medved remains under contract.