"The sport of ski jumping has experienced one of its darker days," a Norwegian official said, after athletes from some of the top medal contenders were disqualified from competing.
The suits were inspected during the competition and the International Ski Federation said five skiers were disqualified because their suits were too big and offered an aerodynamic advantage.
Anger and confusion overflowed at the Olympic mixed-team ski jumping final in Beijing after five female competitors were disqualified from the event by
"The sport of ski jumping has experienced one of its darker days," a Norwegian official said, after athletes from some of the top medal contenders were disqualified from competing.