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DAV Ski Mountaineering Scandal Shakes Team Ahead of 2026 Olympics

A sports director at the German Alpine Club (DAV) has filed a criminal complaint against an athlete following allegations of questionable management, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The incident casts a shadow over the German team as they prepare for the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering. The director, holding a responsible position, initiated legal action against the athlete, highlighting ongoing issues within the federation's athlete relations.