Ski Jumping
Strong winds force Ruka World Cup cancellation
November 30, 2025 / FIS
High winds exceeding safety limits forced the cancellation of the men’s second World Cup event at Ruka during the Ruka Nordic weekend. FIS race director Sandro Pertile said gusts reached up to 18 m/s, leaving no option to proceed; FIS will explore rescheduling, with Lahti in March cited as a likely replacement option. The men’s and women’s fields next head to Wisła for four competitions from 4–7 December.
World Cup ski jumping in Ruka canceled due to wind: “No one listened”
November 30, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Sunday’s Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Ruka was canceled because of strong winds, capping a disrupted weekend with only 4 total rounds completed across three days. Polish media criticized the organization and empty stands, while some noted the organizers ignored a proposed fallback to the nearby small hill. Stefan Kraft, absent to be with his expecting wife, benefitted as rivals couldn’t gain points.
Too much wind in Ruka — men’s ski jumping canceled
November 30, 2025 / Sportschau
High winds forced the cancellation of Sunday’s men’s World Cup ski jumping competition in Ruka, Finland, after Saturday’s event had already been limited to a single scoring round. FIS race director Sandro Pertile confirmed the decision at 15:10, citing unsafe conditions; the Nordic combined mass-start jump in Ruka was also affected. Andreas Wellinger expressed frustration at the quick cancellation, and the FIS is exploring a potential make-up event in Lahti.
At 32, Ukraine’s Vitalii Kalinichenko scores first World Cup points and outperforms Poles in Ruka
November 29, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Weather-disrupted World Cup jumping in Ruka ended after one round, locking in a surprising set of results. Ukraine’s Vitalii Kalinichenko finished 30th to claim the first World Cup points of his career at age 32, while Poland struggled, with only Kacper Tomasiak scoring points. Vladimir Zografski placed fourth and Valentin Foubert fifth; the final round was canceled due to wind.
Poland’s coach promised progress — explains Ruka disaster after only Tomasiak scores points
November 29, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish ski jumping head coach Maciej Maciusiak had forecast improvement in Ruka, but the World Cup competition ended with only 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak reaching the second round and finishing 18th. Veterans Dawid Kubacki and Piotr Żyła failed in qualification, while Aleksander Zniszczoł, Paweł Wąsek and Kamil Stoch placed in the 40s. Maciusiak acknowledged a poor team performance, cited tension and execution issues, and said there is no panic as they plan focused, individual talks and a reset for Sunday.
Lanisek extends World Cup lead after wind‑impacted Ruka win
November 29, 2025 / FIS
Anže Lanišek won the men’s World Cup event in Ruka after leading the first round, with the jury cancelling the second round due to unstable winds and snowfall/rain. Ren Nikaido claimed his first individual World Cup podium in second, while Domen Prevc was third; notable best‑ever results also came from Vladimir Zografski (4th) and Valentin Foubert (5th). With Stefan Kraft absent awaiting the birth of his child, Lanišek increases his overall World Cup lead to 86 points over teammate Prevc.
Adam Małysz sums up Poland’s disaster in Ruka and points out the errors
November 29, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish Ski Association president Adam Małysz sharply criticized the men’s team after a poor World Cup showing in Ruka, noting that only teenager Kacper Tomasiak delivered with 18th place while veterans underperformed or failed to qualify. Małysz highlighted Kamil Stoch’s late takeoffs on the low-flying Ruka hill and broader issues affecting Piotr Żyła and Dawid Kubacki, promising talks with head coach Maciej Maciusiak. He praised Tomasiak’s takeoff power and flight, and also noted a bright spot from the women’s team as Anna Twardosz placed 10th in Falun.
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.