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Finland Sends Ski Jumping Head Coach Igor Medved Home From 2026 Olympics Over Alcohol Rule Breach

Officials cite a breach of team alcohol rules, with a formal review scheduled after the Games.

Overview

  • The Finnish team announced Thursday that Medved left Italy after officials determined he violated internal conduct standards related to alcohol use.
  • Lasse Moilanen was appointed to lead the ski jumping squad for the remainder of Milano Cortina 2026.
  • The Finnish Ski Federation said Medved remains under contract and that his status will be assessed once competition concludes, stressing athlete focus in the meantime.
  • Medved issued a public apology, calling his behavior a mistake and asking for peace for the team to concentrate on the Olympics.
  • Local reports say the incident occurred off duty at a celebration linked to Slovenia’s mixed-team medal earlier in the week, though officials did not detail the specifics.