Ski Jumping
Shock start to the Four Hills: Stoch tops Poles in Oberstdorf qualifying; all five advance
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
In blustery tailwind conditions at Oberstdorf, all five Polish jumpers qualified for the first Four Hills Tournament event, with Kamil Stoch leading the team in 14th. Maciej Kot, Piotr Żyła, Kacper Tomasiak and Paweł Wąsek also progressed, and the KO pairings were set—including a Polish derby between Kot and Wąsek. Domen Prevc won qualifying ahead of Philipp Raimund and Daniel Tschofenig, while big names like Karl Geiger and Stefan Kraft struggled.
Four Hills Tournament: Sniffer dogs provide a sense of security
December 28, 2025 / krone.at
The column notes heightened security measures at the 74th Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf, including police sniffer dogs checking for explosives. The presence of the dogs initially made some athletes think the investigators were targeting them, but they are part of broader precautions to protect the event. The piece emphasizes the increased focus on safety around the ski jumping highlight.
Piotr Żyła struggles in Oberstdorf training ahead of Four Hills start
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s jumpers had a poor showing in both training rounds in Oberstdorf, with none finishing inside the top 20. Piotr Żyła was particularly off form, recording 101 m (61st) and 119 m (52nd), casting doubt on his chances of qualifying, while Kamil Stoch was the best Pole across sessions. Felix Hoffmann topped the first training and Jan Hoerl the second; qualifications for the Four Hills opener were set for later the same day.
“Total flop”: Home favorite Karl Geiger fails to qualify in Oberstdorf for the first time since 2013
December 28, 2025 / krone.at
Germany’s Karl Geiger missed qualification for the Four Hills opener in Oberstdorf after a disappointing 106.5 m jump, finishing only 53rd. The five‑time world champion had skipped competitions after poor qualifiers in Wisła to refocus on training, but the reset didn’t help; he called it “a proper grab in the toilet.” Teammate Philipp Raimund impressed in second, while ex‑coach Werner Schuster labeled Geiger’s setback a “huge blow.”
Poles learn their KO duels in Oberstdorf: a “Polish” matchup to open the Four Hills Tournament
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After strong qualifying in Oberstdorf, all five Polish jumpers advanced to the opening competition of the 74th Four Hills Tournament. Kamil Stoch led the squad in 14th with 130.5 m, while Maciej Kot, Piotr Żyła, Kacper Tomasiak and Paweł Wąsek also qualified comfortably. The KO bracket sets up favorable pairings for most Poles, but Kot and Wąsek must face each other in a direct Round 1 duel.
Piotr Żyła surprises before Four Hills; Stoch leads Poles in Oberstdorf qualifying
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Kamil Stoch was the best of the Polish team in Oberstdorf qualifying for the opening event of the 74th Four Hills Tournament, placing 14th with 130.5 m. Maciej Kot, Piotr Żyła, Kacper Tomasiak and Paweł Wąsek also advanced, with Żyła admitting his jump was "far from ideal" and lacking "contact between head and legs." The competition in Oberstdorf starts Monday at 16:30, marking Stoch’s 20th appearance in the prestigious series.
Kamil Stoch speaks after Oberstdorf breakthrough: what he changed before the Four Hills
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Kamil Stoch reflected on a calmer mindset and small attitude shift after qualifying 14th in Oberstdorf, his best among Poles, following a tense stretch in Engelberg. He addressed the viral Eurosport interview, saying his ironic replies were part of the job and that he’s focusing on enjoying jumps and delivering two good competition attempts during the Four Hills Tournament.
Polish ski jumpers speak with one voice: why training in Oberstdorf went so badly
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s jumpers struggled badly in Sunday’s official training in Oberstdorf ahead of the Four Hills Tournament opener, but they rebounded somewhat in qualifying. Piotr Żyła, Maciej Kot and Paweł Wąsek all said the issue was a lack of “activation” and energy after the holidays and adapting to the Schattenbergschanze, while Kamil Stoch led the Poles in qualifying with 14th. The team hopes Monday’s competition will confirm an upward trend, though inconsistencies have plagued their World Cup season.
“Not this! What a scenario — the podium slipped from Poland at the last moment”
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article recaps the Continental Cup ski jumping event in Engelberg, where Poland’s Klemens Joniak was third after the first round but finished fifth, narrowly missing the podium. Veteran Dawid Kubacki, who had placed third the day before, dropped to 13th after the final round. Norway’s Benjamin Østvold won ahead of Austria’s Markus Müller and Japan’s Yukiya Sato; the tour now heads to Sapporo in mid‑January.
Four Hills Tournament: Raimund shines in Oberstdorf qualifying — Geiger out
December 28, 2025 / Sportschau (ARD)
Philipp Raimund finished second in qualifying for the Four Hills opener in Oberstdorf, only behind overall World Cup leader Domen Prevc, while defending tour champion Daniel Tschofenig was third. Six of nine Germans advanced, but local star Karl Geiger missed the top 50 cut in 53rd and will not start. The piece also lists Monday’s KO pairings, including Raimund vs. Junshiro Kobayashi and Schmid vs. Ryoyu Kobayashi.
Costly outcome for Poland in Engelberg Continental Cup: extra World Cup spot lost
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Dawid Kubacki’s return to the Continental Cup in Engelberg after nearly a decade briefly put Poland in contention for an extra World Cup quota, but a weaker second jump on Sunday dropped him to 13th and Poland missed out. Austria, Japan and Norway earned the additional World Cup starting place for Period 5 (including Zakopane and Sapporo). Kubacki also finished outside the top‑50 of the FIS CRL needed to add a Continental Cup quota for Poland, leaving the team with five starters.
Ski Jumping World Cup in Oberstdorf: training and qualifications open the Four Hills Tournament (live blog)
December 28, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The 74th Four Hills Tournament opened in Oberstdorf with training and World Cup qualifying. All five Polish jumpers advanced to Monday’s competition, with Kamil Stoch the best Pole in 14th in qualifying. Domen Prevc won qualifying ahead of Philipp Raimund and Daniel Tschofenig, while a safety stoppage occurred earlier in training due to a fallen sponsor board.