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Finland Sends Ski Jump Coach Igor Medved Home From Olympics Over Alcohol-Related Rule Violation

Officials say a formal review of his position will follow after the Games.

Overview

  • Assistant coach Lasse Moilanen has been appointed to lead the ski jumping team for the remainder of Milano Cortina 2026.
  • Team manager Janne Hänninen said the incident involved alcohol and that the federation acted quickly in response to a breach of team rules.
  • The Finnish Ski Association said Medved remains under contract and that safeguarding athletes’ focus is the immediate priority.
  • Medved issued a public apology to the team, athletes and fans, acknowledging he made a mistake and declining further comment.
  • Officials did not provide specifics on the behavior, while Medved told Yle the incident followed a Slovenia team celebration.