Ski Jumping
Germany on Kamil Stoch: One Word Was Enough
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The decision not to include Kamil Stoch in the Polish ski jumping team for the World Championships in Trondheim has sparked heated debate both domestically and abroad. German media summed up the move with the word 'Paukenschlag'—a term implying a stunning, thunderous blow—while coach Thomas Thurnbichler defended his selection based on World Cup rankings and season results.
World’s Leading Ski Jumper Not Heading to World Championships: An Unprecedented Situation
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article explains that despite his impressive record, world champion Manuel Fettner has been demoted to a reserve status for the upcoming World Championships in ski jumping in Trondheim. Instead, the Austrian coach Andreas Widhoelzl has selected Daniel Tschofenig, Jan Hoerl, Stefan Kraft, Maximilian Ortner, and Michael Hayboeck—athletes who are higher in the overall World Cup standings for the 2024/2025 season. The piece also touches upon the slim chances for Polish jumper Paweł Wąsek, emphasizing the high level of international competition.
This Country Returns to the Ski Jumping World Championships After Eight Years Away!
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After an eight‐year hiatus, Latvia is set to make its return to the ski jumping world championships. Fifteen‐year‐old Karlis Svede will compete in Trondheim, marking Latvia’s re-entry into top‐level international competition after years of lower‐tier participation.
PZN Reacts to Kamil Stoch’s Exclusion – Brief Reaction
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the reaction from the Polish Ski Association (PZN) regarding coach Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision not to include three-time Olympic champion Kamil Stoch in the world championship team for Trondheim. PZN board member Rafał Kot defended the coach’s transparent criteria based on World Cup rankings and individual results, noting that all competitors were aware of the selection process.
Kamil Stoch and the ‘Nuclear Option’: Thomas Thurnbichler Created His Own Problem
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision regarding the team selection for the World Championships in Trondheim has sparked controversy. The uproar isn’t simply about benching Kamil Stoch, but rather about the circumstances under which the decision was taken, especially since the Austrian had a far less controversial alternative available.
Storm After Kamil Stoch's Exclusion: 'He's Out of It' and 'He Has Been Punished'
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the controversial decision by coach Thomas Thurnbichler to exclude renowned ski jumper Kamil Stoch from the Polish team for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Experts and journalists have reacted strongly, calling the move unprecedented and suggesting that it is a punitive measure against the veteran athlete, who has been a consistent presence in world events for over 20 years.
That's Why Kamil Stoch Isn’t Going to the World Championships
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy
The article explains why legendary ski jumper Kamil Stoch has been left out of the Polish team for the World Championships in classic ski jumping in Trondheim. Coach Thomas Thurnbichler cites the World Cup standings and improved performances by other jumpers as reasons, noting that Stoch’s recent results were not enough to secure his spot, though he may still qualify later in the season.
Sensational Decision by Thomas Thurnbichler: He Scratched a Legend from the World Championships
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article details the controversial decision by Polish ski jumping coach Thomas Thurnbichler regarding the composition of the national team for the World Championships in Trondheim. His selection of Paweł Wąsek, Piotr Żyła, Dawid Kubacki, Aleksander Zniszczoł, and Jakub Wolny—while omitting the veteran Kamil Stoch—has sparked significant debate and criticism over the criteria used for team selection.
This is Not the End of the Fuss Over Alexander Stoeckl! PZN Movement
February 18, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Alexander Stoeckl’s sudden departure from the Polish Ski Association (PZN). It explains that board member Rafał Kot has broken the silence by revealing that invitations have been sent to both Stoeckl and Filip Rzepecki to join the board, while noting that even Adam Małysz remains silent on the matter. An extraordinary meeting of the board is scheduled to address communication issues and clear up lingering misunderstandings.
Unbelievable: What Alexander Stoeckl Was Doing on the Side
February 17, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
A new Norwegian report has shed light on Alexander Stoeckl's activities after his split with the Polish Ski Association (PZN). The Austrian, it turns out, was employed not only in Poland but had also been working in Norway in a role completely unrelated to ski jumping. The revelations come amid controversy involving comments by legendary ski jumper Adam Małysz.
Adam Małysz Dropped a Bomb, Alexander Stoeckl Had Enough – But That’s Not the Worst
February 16, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the troubled state of Polish ski jumping, marked by internal strife and a chaotic selection process ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim. Frustrated comments from Adam Małysz and Alexander Stoeckl underline a period of uncertainty, while concerns are voiced over the future competitiveness of the national team.
Ski Jumping Weight Crisis: Maren Lundby Urges Disqualification for Low BMI Athletes
February 16, 2025 / NRK Sport
In this commentary, NRK expert Maren Lundby argues that the current BMI regulations in ski jumping force athletes to cut weight drastically, compromising both their physical and mental health. She contends that the system—by artificially inflating measured BMI due to the way height is taken—unfairly benefits lighter competitors and calls for rule changes, including disqualification for athletes whose BMI falls below a healthy threshold.