sports
February 12, 2026
Finnish ski jump coach sent home from Winter Olympics over alcohol scandal
Igor Medved sent home by country’s Olympic committee
TL;DR
- Finnish ski jumping head coach Igor Medved sent home from Winter Olympics.
- Medved violated team rules by drinking alcohol.
- The Finnish Olympic Committee confirmed the departure due to "alcohol-related issues".
- Medved has apologized for his actions.
- The Finnish Ski Federation will decide on Medved's future after the Games.
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