Ski Jumping
Poland pushes back against FIS: Wisła loses Women's World Cup round; events to move to Szczyrk
December 11, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After dismal attendance at the women’s World Cup in Wisła on 5–6 December 2025, the Polish Ski Association (PZN) and FIS World Cup director Sandro Pertile agreed to shift future women’s competitions in Poland from Wisła to Szczyrk starting in 2026/27. PZN argued Wisła lacks infrastructure to host men’s and women’s events in the same weekend, which FIS had pushed for, leading to poorly timed weekday competitions and empty stands. The compromise foresees full weekend dates at Szczyrk’s Skalite HS104, likely during Poland’s winter school break, to improve attendance and event stature.
Polish Foreign Ministry: Russian ski jumpers will not be allowed entry for Zakopane World Cup
December 11, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Following the CAS ruling and signals that FIS may readmit Russians to World Cup competition as early as the Four Hills Tournament, Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Russians are barred from entering Poland under a 2022 regulation. The exemption list does not include athletes, meaning Russian competitors could not attend the Zakopane World Cup in early January. The ministry said visa applications would be pointless given the current border restrictions.
Just before the Four Hills: World champion Karl Geiger dropped from Germany’s World Cup team
December 10, 2025 / krone.at
Germany has removed five-time world champion Karl Geiger from its ski jumping World Cup team after a poor start to the season. Head coach Stefan Horngacher said Geiger will skip Klingenthal to work on his technique with coach Max Mechler, with Luca Roth called up in his place. Olympic champion Andreas Wellinger, who also struggled, trained in Ramsau with coach Andreas Mitter and aims to rebound in Klingenthal ahead of the Four Hills Tournament.
Ski jumping star Karl Geiger steps away from the World Cup — here’s why
December 10, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Germany’s Karl Geiger will skip the upcoming World Cup round in Klingenthal after struggling badly with this season’s equipment changes and failing twice to qualify in Wisła. Head coach Stefan Horngacher has sent him back to training, with the athlete even floating a possible reset in the Continental Cup. Andreas Wellinger trained individually this week and will compete in Klingenthal alongside Luca Roth, Pius Paschke, Philipp Raimund and Felix Hoffmann.
In Klingenthal – New dad Stefan Kraft returns to the World Cup
December 10, 2025 / Krone.at
Austrian ski jumping star Stefan Kraft will rejoin the World Cup in Klingenthal after missing Ruka and Wisła to be with his wife for the birth of their daughter. His return prompts a lineup change, with Maximilian Ortner heading to the Continental Cup to chase an extra quota spot. Head coach Andreas Widhölzl says the team held extra training in Seefeld and Planica to rebound from disappointing early results.
Klingenthal World Cup without Karl Geiger
December 10, 2025 / Sportschau
Germany will be without former world champion Karl Geiger at the ski jumping World Cup in Klingenthal this weekend. Head coach Stefan Horngacher said Geiger will work on his technique with coach Max Mechler after a poor start to the season, and Luca Roth will take his roster spot. Andreas Wellinger remains on the team, while hopes focus on the in‑form Philipp Raimund and Felix Hoffmann, with Pius Paschke also trending up.
Finnish Ski Association faces financial strain after Ruka World Cup cancellations; trust issues with local organizer
December 10, 2025 / Yle
The Finnish Ski Association warns of a serious financial hit after weather forced cancellations and shortened events at the Ruka World Cup, including one ski jumping event and one Nordic combined event being canceled. CEO Marleena Valtasola and chair Sirpa Korkatti say the federation’s equity is negative and it is seeking additional funding, while tensions with the local club Kuusamon Eräveikot over the joint organizing model have created a crisis of confidence. Ruka Nordic Oy, owned 51% by the federation and 49% by the club, handles the event, which the federation finances with over one million euros.
Demotion: Poland counts on him, but he’s been dropped from the World Cup
December 10, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The Polish Ski Association named its squad for the Continental Cup opener in Ruka, which includes Aleksander Zniszczoł after a poor World Cup start in Wisła. While a step down could help him rebuild form, it jeopardizes Poland’s Olympic quota hopes because Zniszczoł has slipped to 28th on the Olympic ranking, outside the top‑25 threshold for securing four Olympic spots.
Ski jumping star Stefan Kraft returns to the World Cup – who he will replace is revealed
December 10, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After skipping two World Cup weekends for the birth of his child, Austria’s Stefan Kraft will rejoin the circuit at Klingenthal. He is named in Austria’s squad alongside Daniel Tschofenig, Jan Hörl, Manuel Fettner, Stephan Embacher and Jonas Schuster, replacing Maximilian Ortner after his poor start to the season. Despite missing three individual events, Kraft still sits eighth in the overall standings.
Prospect of “amazing” German support excites Philipp Raimund
December 10, 2025 / FIS (International Ski Federation)
The article previews the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup weekend in Klingenthal (GER) from 12–14 December, highlighting home favorite Philipp Raimund’s strong form after double podiums in Wisła and his excitement to compete before German fans. It details Germany’s men’s and women’s line-ups, notes key international contenders like Domen Prevc, Stefan Kraft and Nika Prevc, and outlines the full event schedule. Coach Heinz Kuttin and jumper Selina Freitag share optimism about conditions and performance improvements for the German women’s team.
ÖSV eagle in seventh heaven: Stefan Kraft becomes a father for the first time
December 09, 2025 / krone.at
Austrian ski jumping star Stefan Kraft and his wife Marisa have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Kraft recently skipped the World Cup stops in Ruka and Wisła to be with his then heavily pregnant wife; it remains uncertain whether he will compete in Klingenthal this coming weekend.
Klingenthal World Cup ski jumping secured despite spring-like temperatures
December 09, 2025 / Sportschau (MDR regional)
Organizers in Klingenthal confirm the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup events will proceed this weekend despite mild weather. Thanks to cold nights in late November and extensive snowmaking, the Vogtland Arena hill and outrun have up to 50 cm of snow and are fully prepared for two individual competitions each for women and men. Teams begin arriving Wednesday, a welcome event is planned Thursday, and broadcasts are supported by MDR SACHSEN, with German ski jumper Selina Freitag featured in media coverage.