Ski Jumping
Will the Ski Jumping World Cup Return to TVP? An Important Voice from Woronicz
February 20, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
TVP Sport director Jakub Kwiatkowski has indicated that Television Polska will bid to acquire the rights to broadcast the Ski Jumping World Cup competitions. The article discusses the current broadcasting situation where events are shown on TVN and Eurosport, and speculates that a potential sale of TVN might pave the way for TVP to regain these rights on a wider scale.
Olympic Champion Fights Back Against Lundby's Weight Criticism: 'A Foolish Discussion'
February 20, 2025 / Eurosport
German Olympic ski jumping champion Andreas Wellinger has strongly rejected Maren Lundby’s recent criticism about weight pressure in the sport. Wellinger defends the current BMI threshold used in ski jumping and supports his stance with comments from fellow jumper Karl Geiger, arguing that weight is an easily measurable factor and that high BMI does not preclude top performance.
Ski Jumping: Selina Freitag – Filling Big Footsteps
February 19, 2025 / sportschau.de
Selina Freitag, the 23‐year‐old ski jumper from SG Nickelhütte Aue, is in top form this winter, consistently finishing in the Top 10 and coming close to her first individual World Cup victory. The article also highlights her proud ski jumping heritage – following in the footsteps of her successful brother Richard – and her outspoken stance against the unequal prize money for women in the sport.
Kamil Stoch Reacts to Thomas Thurnbichler’s Sensational Decision
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision to leave Kamil Stoch out of the Polish ski jumping team for the World Championships in Trondheim, scheduled from February 26 to March 9, 2025. Thurnbichler defended his choice by emphasizing that selections were based on the World Cup overall standings, despite Stoch’s recent improvement in Sapporo, and Kamil Stoch’s reaction reflects disappointment but also understanding of the objective criteria.
Unbelievable: What the Most Sensational World Ski Jumping Champion Is Up To
February 19, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
This article revisits one of the biggest surprises in 21st-century ski jumping from the 2005 World Championships in Oberstdorf. It details Rok Benković’s unexpected world title win at just 19 years old, his subsequent abrupt retirement, and his shift toward passions such as climbing, poker, and cryptocurrencies, while also recounting reactions from noted figures like Adam Małysz.
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.