Officials at the 2026 Winter Olympics are putting an intense focus on the crotches of every ski jumper competing in Italy this month. The drastic and awkward measures were installed after a crotch-enlarging scandal rocked the ski jumping world last year and led to multiple suspensions among the Norwegian team, a favorite to dominate in medals at every Winter Olympics. Ski jumping is a sport where athletes speed down a steep ramp on skis, launch into the air, and try to fly as far as possible before landing. This V-position stretches the suit fabric a lot in the crotch area between the legs. Ski jumping involved speeding down a massive slope and launching into the air.

Source: Daily Mail February 04, 2026 18:27 UTC