“Penisgate”: a scandal broke out at the 2026 Olympics due to possible doping
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The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced its intention to review information regarding the possible use of injections by athletes in ski jumping. If the facts are confirmed, the agency will check whether such methods can be considered doping.
This is reported by the Guardian .
Reports of possible manipulation among athletes emerged after the German tabloid Bild published a report describing methods of influencing the results of measurements for tailoring sports suits. The materials noted that the athletes’ parameters were measured using a 3D scanner.
Previously, representatives of the Norwegian national team were at the center of the scandal. Olympic medalists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang in 2025 were disqualified for 3 months after it was established that the seams of their suits in the groin area were secretly changed during the World Ski Jumping Championships.
According to a study published in the scientific journal Frontiers, changing the parameters of a suit can affect athletic performance. According to the study, every 2 centimeters of suit girth reduces aerodynamic drag by 4 percent and increases lift by 5 percent. The authors of the study noted that such a change can add about 5.8 meters to the length of a jump.
The Bild article also reported on possible attempts to influence the results of measurements by using hyaluronic acid injections or other methods of temporarily increasing parameters during suit measurements. However, there is currently no confirmation of such facts.
The Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Olivier Niggle, stated that the organization is ready to verify the published information.
“If something comes to light, we will look into it if it is indeed related to doping,” said Olivier Niggle.
He also noted that the agency’s specialists can assess whether the methods reported by the media fall under the list of prohibited substances or procedures.
As you know, the Winter Olympic Games will be held in Italy from February 6 to 22, 2026. Yes, the Olympics will start in Milan on Friday. The National Olympic Committee has announced the composition of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo . The team includes 46 athletes who will compete in 11 sports.
As a reminder, the grand opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Suspilne Sport TV channel and on the regional channels of “Suspilne”. The live broadcast will begin at 9:00 PM Kyiv time.
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