Ski Jumping

He told Poles to ‘shut up’ about suits — then got disqualified himself

He told Poles to ‘shut up’ about suits — then got disqualified himself

December 20, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Canadian ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes recently blasted Polish jumpers over equipment talk on social media, telling them to 'shut up.' In his first competition afterward in Engelberg, he was disqualified for an illegal suit. Italy’s Alex Insam also failed inspection, receiving a red card that bars him from the second Engelberg event and the opening competition of the Four Hills Tournament.

Fight for equality in ski jumping – Katharina Schmid on the “bigger construction site”

Fight for equality in ski jumping – Katharina Schmid on the “bigger construction site”

December 19, 2025 / Sportschau

German ski jumper Katharina Schmid discusses the long fight for recognition and equal opportunities in women’s ski jumping in a Sportschau podcast. She welcomes the long-overdue women’s Four Hills Tournament and criticizes the international federation (FIS) for poor athlete engagement, citing Eva Pinkelnig’s experiences. Schmid also previews current form on the circuit, naming Nika Prevc and Nozomi Maruyama as leaders and tipping Domen Prevc and Germans like Philipp Raimund and Felix Hoffmann among the men.

Engelberg excitement builds ahead of Four Hills and Two Nights Tour

Engelberg excitement builds ahead of Four Hills and Two Nights Tour

December 18, 2025 / FIS

FIS previews the final World Cup stop before Christmas in Engelberg, where the Gross Titlis HS140 hosts two men’s and two women’s competitions from December 19–21. World Cup leaders Domen Prevc and Nozomi Maruyama headline the fields as athletes fine‑tune for the Four Hills Tournament (men) and the Two Nights Tour (women). The article highlights key contenders, German team changes, and provides the full competition schedule.

Disappointment for Austria as Domen Prevc doubles up in Klingenthal and extends World Cup lead

Disappointment for Austria as Domen Prevc doubles up in Klingenthal and extends World Cup lead

December 14, 2025 / krone.at

Slovenia’s Domen Prevc won the second Ski Jumping World Cup event of the weekend, completing a Klingenthal double and stretching his overall lead. Austria’s team had a down day, with Stephan Embacher best in 8th, Manuel Fettner 9th, Stefan Kraft 11th, and Daniel Tschofenig 18th; Jan Hörl missed the second round. Japan’s Ren Nikaidō and Ryōyū Kobayashi rounded out the podium, while Germany’s Andreas Wellinger failed to qualify, adding pressure before Engelberg and the Four Hills Tournament.

Shock in Klingenthal qualifying: Żyła leads Poles, Tomasiak struggles; Lindvik tops field

Shock in Klingenthal qualifying: Żyła leads Poles, Tomasiak struggles; Lindvik tops field

December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

All six Polish jumpers qualified for Sunday’s World Cup event in Klingenthal, but with mixed form. Piotr Żyła was the best Pole in qualifying in 12th after a 135 m jump, while 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak barely advanced with just 112 m for 47th. Norway’s Marius Lindvik caused an upset by winning qualifying with 142.5 m ahead of overall leader Domen Prevc and Halvor Egner Granerud.

Big consequences for Poland after Ruka: worst news ahead of the Four Hills Tournament

December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Poland has lost one World Cup quota spot for the upcoming Four Hills Tournament due to insufficient Continental Cup results in Ruka. With no Polish jumper surpassing Robin Pedersen, Maximilian Ortner or Junshirō Kobayashi in the COC standings, coach Maciej Maciusiak will be allowed to enter only five athletes instead of six. The article notes Aleksander Zniszczoł’s struggles, Klemens Joniak’s strong weekend, and explains how Poland can try to regain the sixth spot via the Engelberg Continental Cup before Zakopane and Sapporo.

Fourth in Klingenthal, Valentin Foubert sets a new personal best in the World Cup

Fourth in Klingenthal, Valentin Foubert sets a new personal best in the World Cup

December 14, 2025 / L'Équipe

France’s Valentin Foubert finished 4th on the large hill in Klingenthal, Germany, marking his best World Cup result to date. The 23-year-old backed up his strong early-season form after a 5th place in Ruka and two 10th places in Wisła, and now sits 12th in the overall standings. Domen Prevc won the event ahead of Japan’s Ren Nikaido and Ryoyu Kobayashi; the next World Cup round is in Engelberg, Switzerland.

How the World Cup overall standings look after Poland’s disaster in Klingenthal

December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Domen Prevc extended his overall World Cup lead after winning Sunday’s event in Klingenthal, while Ryoyu Kobayashi moved up to second ahead of Anže Lanišek. Poland endured a poor weekend: Kacper Tomasiak remained their top athlete in 16th overall despite scoring no points on Sunday, with Kamil Stoch 22nd and Piotr Żyła closing in. The next World Cup stop is Engelberg, the final tune‑up before the Four Hills Tournament.

All set: Poland names squad for Engelberg Ski Jumping World Cup

All set: Poland names squad for Engelberg Ski Jumping World Cup

December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Poland will send the same six jumpers to the Engelberg World Cup as competed in Klingenthal: Kacper Tomasiak, Kamil Stoch, Piotr Żyła, Dawid Kubacki, Paweł Wąsek and Maciej Kot. Despite a poor team weekend in Klingenthal, head coach Maciej Maciusiak is not making changes; Tomasiak was the top Pole on Saturday (5th at the halfway mark, finishing 18th), while Żyła was best on Sunday in 20th.

Ski Jumping World Cup Klingenthal: live text of qualifications and individual competition

December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

This is a live text report from the Ski Jumping World Cup round in Klingenthal, covering both qualifications and the individual competition. Domen Prevc won after leading following the first round, with Ryoyu Kobayashi and other top names jumping far; three Poles reached the second round, led by Piotr Żyła. The piece logs distances and standings jump-by-jump, highlighting the performances of Polish athletes including Kamil Stoch, Dawid Kubacki, Paweł Wąsek, Maciej Kot, Piotr Żyła, and Kacper Tomasiak.

Chaos in the World Cup: fierce fight at the top, disaster for Poles in Klingenthal

Chaos in the World Cup: fierce fight at the top, disaster for Poles in Klingenthal

December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet

Slovenia’s Domen Prevc won the Klingenthal World Cup event, taking his fourth straight victory and extending his overall lead. Japan’s Ren Nikaido and Ryoyu Kobayashi completed the podium, while France’s Valentin Foubert produced a career-best fourth. Poland endured a poor day: Piotr Żyła was only 20th, Paweł Wąsek 21st, Dawid Kubacki 28th, and neither Kamil Stoch nor 18‑year‑old debutant Kacper Tomasiak qualified for the second round.

World Cup in Klingenthal: German ski jumpers show mixed form again

World Cup in Klingenthal: German ski jumpers show mixed form again

December 14, 2025 / Sportschau

At the Klingenthal Ski Jumping World Cup, Philipp Raimund was Germany’s bright spot with a top-10 finish a day after placing third, while late bloomer Felix Hoffmann climbed to 12th with a strong second jump. Domen Prevc dominated for the win ahead of Japan’s Ren Nikaido and Ryoyu Kobayashi, as veterans like Pius Paschke struggled and Andreas Wellinger failed to qualify, prompting plans for a training break ahead of the Four Hills Tournament.