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Snowboarder Disqualified Over PFAS Violation at Winter Games

2/16/2026

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Masaki Shiba was disqualified from the Winter Games after his snowboard tested positive for PFAS.
Shiba and two South Korean skiers became the first to violate the new rule banning ski wax containing PFAS.
Shiba expressed disbelief, saying he had used the same board and wax without previous issues.
PFAS are used in various products for durability and resistance to the elements, including ski wax.

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Story summary

Masaki Shiba was disqualified from the Winter Games after his snowboard tested positive for PFAS.
Shiba and two South Korean skiers became the first to violate the new rule banning ski wax containing PFAS.
Shiba expressed disbelief, saying he had used the same board and wax without previous issues.
PFAS are used in various products for durability and resistance to the elements, including ski wax.