Ski Jumping
Huge consequences of Poland’s Ruka disaster — Olympic quota at risk
November 30, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s men suffered a poor World Cup outing in Ruka, with only 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak scoring points (18th). Because the Olympic ranking for Milan–Cortina 2026 is built from results between July 1, 2024 and January 18, 2026, the slump threatens Poland’s ability to secure four Olympic quota spots. Paweł Wąsek sits safely inside the top 25, but Dawid Kubacki and Kamil Stoch are just above the cut, Aleksander Zniszczoł has fallen to 27th, and Tomasiak’s late rise may only matter if he is selected over the lowest‑ranked Pole within the top 25.
“It’s very bad”: Fresh updates on the Ruka Ski Jumping World Cup amid severe wind
November 30, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
High winds in Ruka forced the cancellation of Sunday morning qualifications and cast serious doubt on holding the World Cup competition at all. FIS race director Sandro Pertile told Eurosport they have already discussed staging an additional replacement event in Lahti with the Finnish federation. On Saturday only the first round counted—won by Anže Lanišek ahead of Ren Nikaidō and Domen Prevc—after the second round was halted; Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak placed 18th, with Aleksander Zniszczoł, Paweł Wąsek and Kamil Stoch outside the top 30.
Decision on Poland’s World Cup ski jumping entries: Maciej Maciusiak confirms using full host quota in Wisła
November 30, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland’s head coach Maciej Maciusiak says the team will field 10 athletes in both FIS World Cup competitions in Wisła by using the host-country quota. After a poor weekend in Ruka—with only Kacper Tomasiak scoring points and Sunday’s individual event canceled—the staff aims to rebound at home and has set a detailed plan through suit ‘chipping’ on Thursday. The article also lists the Wisła weekend schedule and notes the implications for Olympic qualification ranking.
Event canceled – Ruka individual ski jump blown away by high winds
November 30, 2025 / krone.at
High winds forced the cancellation of Sunday’s Ski Jumping World Cup individual event in Ruka, Finland, after around 30 minutes of waiting and poor forecasts. Saturday’s competition had already been cut to a single round, and organizers will try to reschedule the canceled event. Austria coach Andreas Widhölzl noted safety concerns in the take-off phase; the tour now moves to Wisła, Poland.
Chaos in Ruka, but no venue change planned — here’s why
November 30, 2025 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
High winds and heavy snowfall disrupted the Ski Jumping World Cup stop in Ruka, limiting Saturday’s competition to one round and forcing the cancellation of Sunday morning qualifications. Despite widespread criticism that Ruka is a “lottery,” Polish federation board member Rafał Kot says the venue will remain because multiple Nordic events are clustered there and it suits broadcasters. Poland struggled again, with only 18‑year‑old Kacper Tomasiak finishing in the top 30, while Anže Lanišek won the shortened event and several unusual names cracked the top 10.
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.