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Finnish Ski Coach Ousted from Olympics Over Alcohol
13 Feb
Summary
- Head coach Igor Medved removed from 2026 Olympics.
- Reason cited: alcohol-related issue and policy violation.
- Medved admitted mistake and apologized to team and fans.
Finland's ski jumping head coach, Igor Medved, has been sent home from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. This decision stems from an alcohol-related issue that officials deemed a violation of the team's conduct policies.
Medved, who was appointed head coach in June 2024, admitted to his mistake and issued an apology to the Finnish team, athletes, and fans. The Finnish Ski Federation stated they take violations of team rules very seriously and acted swiftly.
While further details surrounding the incident were not immediately disclosed, the Finnish Ski Federation's executive director indicated that Medved's standing for future Olympics will be reviewed. The immediate priority is to ensure the athletes can concentrate and to restore a sense of calm within the team.
