Ski Jumping
Paweł Wąsek Reveals Details of His Disqualification: "That Hurts the Most"
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s Paweł Wąsek spoke from Innsbruck after being surprisingly disqualified the day before for use of fluorine-based product on his skis. He explains the sequence of additional checks at Bergisel, says a faulty wax from production is the most likely cause, and describes how losing the start is what hurts him the most.
Nikaido claims first World Cup win, denies Prevc Four Hills ‘Grand Slam’
January 04, 2026 / FIS
Ren Nikaido of Japan won his first World Cup event at the Innsbruck stop of the Four Hills Tournament, edging Domen Prevc by 0.5 points and ending Prevc’s bid for a Four Hills clean sweep. Stephan Embacher finished third, while Prevc retains a large overall lead heading into the finale in Bischofshofen.
Four Hills Tournament set to host maiden women’s edition in 2026/27
January 04, 2026 / FIS
The Four Hills Tournament will include a full women’s competition for the first time in its 75th anniversary edition (2026/27) after stakeholders agreed to fund floodlights at Bergisel in Innsbruck. FIS President Johan Eliasch and athletes such as Katharina Schmid welcomed the decision, and FIS race officials said they will meet stakeholders after the Olympic Games to finalise details and rule adjustments.
Abigail Strate and Zeng Ping aim to build on historic success as World Cup continues in Villach
January 04, 2026 / FIS
Abigail Strate (CAN) and Zeng Ping (CHN) hope to carry momentum from their New Year’s Day podiums into the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup round in Villach. Strate scored her first career World Cup victory in Oberstdorf while Zeng became the first Chinese jumper to podium; both are listed among the contenders alongside World Cup leader Nozomi Maruyama and other strong performers such as Nika Prevc, Selina Freitag and Lisa Eder. The Villach weekend features two World Cup competitions on 5–6 January.
Vierschanzentournee: Karl Geiger criticises his form and Olympic chances
January 02, 2026 / SPORT1
German ski jumper Karl Geiger admitted strong self-criticism after disappointing results in the Four Hills Tournament, where he failed to qualify in Oberstdorf and finished 33rd in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Sitting 49th overall, Geiger said he currently does not merit an Olympic spot for Germany’s limited quota but remains intent on rebuilding step by step and contributing to the team if selected.
Sven Hannawald on ski jumping: “Until the last one realises the cheating is over”
January 02, 2026 / Sportschau (WDR)
Sven Hannawald gives a mid‑tournament assessment of the Four Hills Tournament after Domen Prevc's dominant start and several controversies over suit-rule violations. Hannawald praises Prevc's technique, assesses German contenders Felix Hoffmann and Philipp Raimund as podium candidates, and urges the FIS to enforce strict penalties after Timi Zajc's disqualifications for illegal suits.
Ski jumping at the Four Hills Tournament: What makes Germany’s hopeful Felix Hoffmann tick
January 02, 2026 / sportschau.de (WDR)
Profile of 28-year-old German ski jumper Felix Hoffmann during the Four Hills Tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The piece describes his rise into the role of Germany’s ‘hope’ at the Tournee, his personality, work ethic and support from teammates such as Pius Paschke and coach Stefan Horngacher, and his prospects for Innsbruck and Bischofshofen.
Disqualifications in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and a new Four Hills scandal — ‘They’re hiding it’
January 02, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy (Onet)
The article reports on a fresh controversy during the Four Hills Tournament following a string of disqualifications — most recently Timi Zajc in Garmisch‑Partenkirchen — and new allegations about modified ski bindings used by the Austrian team. Norwegian media and equipment inspectors have raised questions about non‑standard bindings linked to veteran jumper Manuel Fettner, prompting FIS attention and fueling speculation across the circuit.
Poland's MFA bars Russian ski jumpers from Zakopane despite neutral status
January 02, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Russian ski jumpers Daniil Sadreyev and Mikhail Nazarov will not be allowed into Zakopane despite receiving neutral status from FIS. The MFA cited an existing regulation restricting entry for Russian citizens and said there is no basis to grant them visas for the event.
Uncertainty for Polish ski jumpers — and others: Poland’s fight for Olympic quota places
January 02, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy (Onet)
The article reviews Poland’s prospects for qualifying athletes for the upcoming Winter Olympics, noting that the overall Polish team will likely be under 60 competitors. Ski jumping — along with bobsleigh and luge — is highlighted as a discipline where Polish athletes may only secure Olympic spots late in the qualification period, and current indications for the ski jump team look disappointing.
Martin Schmitt criticises Timi Zajc after Two‑Leg disqualification at Four Hills Tournament: "Brazen"
January 02, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Former jumper and current expert Martin Schmitt sharply criticised Timi Zajc after the Slovenian was disqualified for an illegal suit at the Four Hills Tournament — his second consecutive DQ. Schmitt called Zajc’s behaviour “brazen,” saying the Instagram joke about stretching the suit made controls inevitable and gave Zajc a lesson to learn.
Poles wronged during Four Hills Tournament — sharp criticism from Polish Ski Association
January 02, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy (Onet)
A Polish Ski Association board member Rafał Kot criticized judges' style points at the Four Hills Tournament, saying Polish jumpers (including Maciej Kot and Kamil Stoch) have been treated unfairly. He also commented on the recent disqualifications of Timi Zajc for an irregular suit and said stricter enforcement has ended previous leniency toward top athletes.