Ski Jumping
Aleksander Zniszczoł blasted by fans — his sharp response to critics
November 29, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumper Aleksander Zniszczoł has become a target for online ridicule after he and teammate Dawid Kubacki publicly criticized former national team coach Thomas Thurnbichler last spring. With early-season results under new coach Maciej Maciusiak proving poor, fans have repeatedly mocked Zniszczoł’s earlier claims about a returning “good atmosphere.” Asked about the backlash, Zniszczoł replied curtly, “Come to the hill,” a retort that drew further negative reactions online.
World Cup in Ruka: Event stopped — Lanišek wins after one round
November 29, 2025 / Sportschau (ARD)
High winds, rain and snowfall disrupted the Ski Jumping World Cup in Ruka, forcing the jury to cancel the second round due to low inrun speed. Slovenia’s Anže Lanišek was declared the winner after one completed round, with Japan’s Ren Nikaido second and Slovenia’s Domen Prevc third. Andreas Wellinger led the Germans in seventh, while Karl Geiger struggled and Philipp Raimund missed the cut for round two.
Too much snow in Ruka – Lanišek wins chaotic World Cup; Tschofenig 12th
November 29, 2025 / krone.at
Heavy wind and snowfall turned the Ruka Ski Jumping World Cup into a chaotic contest that was stopped during the second round. The first‑round standings became final, giving Slovenia’s Anže Lanišek the victory ahead of Ren Nikaido and Domen Prevc. Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig finished 12th as the team’s best, with Manuel Fettner 13th and Jan Hörl missing the cut for round two; Stefan Kraft was absent awaiting the birth of his child.
Excitement builds for Ski Jumping showdowns at Ruka Nordic weekend
November 28, 2025 / FIS
FIS previews the Ruka Nordic weekend, where the men’s Ski Jumping World Cup returns to Ruka, Finland alongside Cross-Country and Nordic Combined events. Anže Lanišek arrives in the yellow leader’s jersey, while Stefan Kraft will miss the stop due to family reasons; Daniel Tschofenig, Ryoyu Kobayashi, and Domen Prevc are among the key contenders. The piece includes the event schedule and notes Finnish jumpers, including Antti Aalto, plus junior test jumpers.
Nozomi Maruyama makes it three-in-a-row in phenomenal Falun finish
November 28, 2025 / FIS
Japan’s Nozomi Maruyama won her third straight individual World Cup, dominating a wind-affected women’s competition on the normal hill in Falun. She jumped 94 m and 91 m for 229.6 points, finishing 18.5 points clear of Nika Prevc, with Austria’s Lisa Eder third. The event was moved from the large hill and qualification was canceled due to storms, but Maruyama still led both rounds, even opting for lower start gates and earning bonus points.
Champion Anze Lanisek ‘shocked’ after securing World Cup yellow jersey
November 26, 2025 / FIS
Slovenia’s Anže Lanišek won the Falun Large Hill to take the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup yellow jersey for the first time, delivering jumps of 129 m and 128.5 m for 262.9 points. First‑round leader Stefan Kraft fell to ninth after difficult second‑round conditions, while Austria’s Stephan Embacher earned his first individual World Cup podium in second and Domen Prevc took third despite a recent training fall. The men now head to Ruka, while the women start their Falun events later in the week.
Stefan Kraft attains landmark Ski Jumping World Cup points haul in Falun win
November 25, 2025 / FIS
Austria’s Stefan Kraft won the Falun (SWE) normal hill World Cup, moving atop the all‑time FIS Ski Jumping World Cup points list with 15,811 and equalling Matti Nykänen’s record of 46 individual World Cup wins. Anže Lanišek finished second and Philipp Raimund third after a hill record 99.5 m in round two, while Kraft also tied Gregor Schlierenzauer’s mark for World Cup wins in 12 different countries. Kraft said he will skip the upcoming Ruka World Cup as he awaits the birth of his child.
Ski jumping surprise: Nozomi Maruyama blasts the field with three wins in Lillehammer
November 24, 2025 / Sportschau
Japan’s Nozomi Maruyama, previously little-known internationally, dominated the World Cup opener in Lillehammer with three wins in three days: the mixed team event and both women’s individual competitions. She led virtually every phase, topped both qualifications, and out-jumped rivals like Abigail Strate, Nika Prevc and Katharina Schmid by wide margins. Maruyama now carries the yellow leader’s bib to Falun as Japan’s team form surges, with Ryoyu Kobayashi also winning the men’s individual.
Ski jumping: New rules aim to restore credibility after suit-manipulation scandal
November 24, 2025 / Sportschau
Following last winter’s suit-manipulation scandal involving Norway’s Marius Lindvik and Johan André Forfang at the World Championships, the FIS has introduced stricter and more professional equipment checks. A new three-step control process, electronic chip approval, a two-suit limit until the Four Hills, and a yellow/red card system are intended to increase transparency and deter cheating. Suits have also been redesigned with a tighter cut, which experts say makes measurements and enforcement easier, though athletes must adapt to reduced lift.
Ryoyu Kobayashi and Frida Westman ‘excited’ by Falun’s Ski Jumping World Cup return
November 24, 2025 / FIS
Falun returns to the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup for the first time in over 11 years, hosting men’s events on both normal and large hills followed by women’s competitions. World Cup leader Ryoyu Kobayashi and Swedish star Frida Westman expressed excitement, with Westman set for a landmark home appearance after her comeback from injury. The article also highlights contenders such as Daniel Tschofenig, Stefan Kraft, Jan Hoerl, Domen Prevc, and, on the women’s side, Nozomi Maruyama, Nika Prevc, Abigail Strate, and Heidi Traaserud, plus a milestone points record within Kraft’s reach.
World Cup in Lillehammer: Hoffmann’s debut podium – first World Cup top-3
November 24, 2025 / Sportschau (ARD)
German ski jumper Felix Hoffmann celebrated his first-ever World Cup podium in Lillehammer, Norway. Teammate Philipp Raimund also impressed as Germany enjoyed a strong men’s World Cup weekend.
Alpine skiing, bobsleigh and ski jumping: Sunday winter sports newsblock
November 23, 2025 / Sportschau
Sportschau’s Sunday newsblock recaps key results across winter sports. It highlights the women’s Ski Jumping World Cup opener continuing in Lillehammer, additional decisions in Alpine skiing, and bobsleigh outcomes. The page also links to related coverage, including Lillehammer ski jumping summaries and Cortina bobsleigh action.