Ski Jumping
Seconds before a Pole’s jump, a notice appeared: Red card for Fatih Arda Ipcioglu
December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
During Sunday’s Ski Jumping World Cup in Klingenthal, Turkey’s Fatih Arda Ipcioglu was disqualified for ski length, his second DSQ of the season. Under new rules, two DSQs trigger a red card, meaning he must miss the next World Cup weekend in Engelberg. The red-card status appeared on screens just before Poland’s Paweł Wąsek was due to jump; it is the first such case in the men’s World Cup, after a similar women’s case for Kazakhstan’s Veronika Shyshkina on Friday.
Rout at the top of the Ski Jumping World Cup prize list — and how the Poles compare. An 18‑year‑old cashes in
December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article lists prize-money earnings in the 2025/26 Ski Jumping World Cup to date, with Slovenia’s Domen Prevc surpassing €100,000 and leading ahead of Ryoyu Kobayashi and Anže Lanišek. Poland’s best earner so far is 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak, nearing €20,000, while veterans Kamil Stoch, Piotr Żyła and Dawid Kubacki trail further back. The next World Cup stop is Engelberg, the final tune‑up before the Four Hills Tournament.
“He made a declaration.” Firm message from the Polish Ski Association on the national team coach
December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After a disappointing World Cup in Klingenthal, PZN board member Rafał Kot called for patience with head coach Maciej Maciusiak, saying it is too early to judge him. Kot noted that Maciusiak openly aims for an Olympic medal and isn’t shying away from problems, but stressed that ambition alone isn’t enough and both staff and athletes must deliver. The piece reflects tempered optimism after a better weekend in Wisła and indicates evaluations will come later in the season.
Adam Małysz speaks candidly after Poland’s debacle: what must change in ski jumping
December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish Ski Association president Adam Małysz reacted to Poland’s poor World Cup weekend in Klingenthal, where Piotr Żyła was only 20th and others struggled for consistency. Małysz says the team must shift focus from chasing Olympic quotas to rebuilding stability and feeling in jumps, while coach Maciej Maciusiak weighs roster choices for Engelberg and the Four Hills Tournament. He admits there is no clear standout and hopes a short training window can steady the team, but offers no bold promises.
A 20‑year‑old Pole chased the podium in Ruka COC — big first jump, but slipped to 7th; Zniszczoł rockets in final round
December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s Klemens Joniak was close to his first international podium of the season at the Continental Cup in Ruka. After a 142.5 m first jump placed him near the top three, a weaker second attempt (129.5 m) left him seventh, while Aleksander Zniszczoł surged with a 143 m final jump to finish 10th/11th. Norway’s Robin Pedersen won ahead of Austria’s Maximilian Ortner and Norway’s Solve Jokerud Strand; other Poles included Jarosław Krzak 25th and Adam Niżnik 36th, with Szymon Sarniak disqualified.
Best result of the season for Paweł Wąsek in Klingenthal: “I’m trying not to get overexcited”
December 14, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s Paweł Wąsek finished 21st in the World Cup event in Klingenthal, adding 10 points to his overall tally and marking his best result of the 2025/26 season so far. After a poor 39th place the day before, he says a new approach to his jump helped, but he wants to stabilize form rather than get carried away. He reflects on errors, fan criticism, and hopes to build momentum after a strong 2024/25 highlighted by a Lahti podium and six top‑10s.
Prevc wins again – new dad Stefan Kraft returns with second place in Klingenthal
December 13, 2025 / Kronen Zeitung (krone.at)
Domen Prevc dominated the men’s World Cup event in Klingenthal with two monster jumps to extend his overall lead, while Austria’s Stefan Kraft marked his comeback after paternity leave with second place. Germany’s Philipp Raimund finished third. In the women’s event at the same venue, Nika Prevc won ahead of Nozomi Maruyama, with Austria’s Lisa Eder 10th; the article also notes upcoming women’s stops in Engelberg and that a Women’s Four Hills Tournament is planned from 2026.
Adam Małysz on Poland’s ski jumpers: Tomasiak needs consistency, Kubacki must “go all‑in” to regain form
December 13, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish Ski Association president Adam Małysz assessed the national team after the Klingenthal World Cup. He praised 19‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak’s potential but urged him to deliver two solid jumps and stabilize. Małysz said Dawid Kubacki must take calculated risks to break out of poor form, noted Maciej Kot could still fight for an Olympic spot with more points, and analyzed Domen Prevc’s aggressive, high‑risk style that currently dominates.
How much Poland’s ski jumpers have earned so far: 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak leads the team
December 13, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article reviews World Cup prize money after the Klingenthal round, highlighting 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak as Poland’s top earner this season despite still being outside the absolute world elite. Tomasiak has amassed €19,850, ahead of teammates Kamil Stoch and Piotr Żyła, while overall the international money list is led by Domen Prevc, followed by Ryoyu Kobayashi and Anže Lanišek. The piece underscores Tomasiak’s rise as both Poland’s sporting and financial leader this winter.
Key takeaway after 18-year-old Pole’s jump: everyone is talking about it
December 13, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
An 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak dazzled in the first round of the Klingenthal World Cup, earning high style marks and sitting fifth, but slipped to 18th after a weaker second jump. Despite the drop, Polish and international experts highlighted his excellent technique and maturity, noting he has scored points in every World Cup event he has finished. Other Poles in the points were Kamil Stoch (20th), Maciej Kot (25th) and Piotr Żyła (28th), while Domen Prevc dominated to win.
Kacper Tomasiak pulls ahead of Polish teammates – latest World Cup overall standings
December 13, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After the Klingenthal World Cup event, 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak strengthened his status as the top Polish jumper in the overall standings, rising his tally to 137 points and holding 14th place. Domen Prevc extended his lead in the Crystal Globe race to 570 points, ahead of Anže Lanišek and Ryoyu Kobayashi. The article lists the current top‑10 overall and the positions of leading Poles, with Stoch, Żyła, Kubacki, Kot and Wąsek trailing Tomasiak.
Why 18-year-old Pole missed his second jump—coach explains what went wrong
December 13, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Kacper Tomasiak stunned in the first round at Klingenthal with 134 m and sat fifth at halfway, but a slightly early takeoff in round two limited him to 126.5 m and 18th overall—still the top Polish result. Coach Maciej Maciusiak said the timing error meant “the takeoff didn’t give back,” while praising the youngster’s growing consistency. Domen Prevc dominated the event with 142.5 m and 143 m; other Poles finished mid‑pack or lower.