Ski Jumping
Here’s what Ryoyu Kobayashi did after Kacper Tomasiak’s jump — the gesture said it all
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
18-year-old Kacper Tomasiak produced an impressive 127 m second jump in Innsbruck and briefly took the lead from Ryoyu Kobayashi. Kobayashi reacted by applauding the young Pole on the hill — a visible sign of respect captured on camera. The article reports final placings from the competition and notes the next stop in the Four Hills Tournament: Bischofshofen.
Top World Cup jumper snapped after event: “this is f***ing hopeless”
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy (Onet)
Norwegian ski jumper Halvor Egner Granerud publicly criticised the Innsbruck organisers after getting stuck in a faulty elevator and losing his equipment, saying in a heated Viaplay interview “this is f***ing hopeless” and that he wished the organisers the worst. He later apologised on Instagram, saying his emotions had run away with him.
Unbelievable — who Maciej Kot compared Kacper Tomasiak to. He explains
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
After finishing eighth in the World Cup competition in Innsbruck, 18-year-old Kacper Tomasiak impressed teammates and media. Veteran Maciej Kot compared Tomasiak to Piotr Żyła, explaining the similarities in approach and mindset that make the youngster stand out this season.
Polish team coach urges patience with Kacper Tomasiak: "Let's not demand too much"
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland's ski jumping coach Maciej Maciusiak asked for patience with 18-year-old Kacper Tomasiak after the Innsbruck competition, praising his two strong jumps that produced an 8th-place finish. Maciusiak also reviewed other Poles' performances, explained Paweł Wąsek's role as a trial jumper, and said team waxes used in Wąsek’s disqualification will be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Verdict Delivered in the Case of Kacper Tomasiak — No Doubts Remain
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy (Onet)
Poland’s young ski jumper Kacper Tomasiak continued his breakthrough World Cup season with an excellent 8th place in Innsbruck. The article reviews reactions from journalists and experts praising Tomasiak’s steady progress and calls for supporting his development as a future leader of the Polish team.
Bergisel (Innsbruck) – Ren Nikaido stuns with victory; Prevc and local youngster Embacher on podium
January 04, 2026 / Krone.at
At the Bergisel competition in Innsbruck (Four Hills/Tournee) Ren Nikaido of Japan claimed a surprise World Cup victory, narrowly beating overall leader Domen Prevc. Local 19‑year‑old Stephan Embacher produced a home‑crowd podium, finishing third; Jan Hörl was fourth and Daniel Tschofenig sixth. Prevc keeps a large overall lead heading to the final in Bischofshofen.
When are the next ski jumps? All clear — good news for fans
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
The article explains the schedule for the next World Cup ski jumping competition — the final round of the 74th Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen. It lists the Polish team members competing there, gives the timetable for training, qualification and competition, and notes broadcast options.
Kacper Tomasiak with another big payout — how much he earned in Innsbruck
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Poland's Kacper Tomasiak was the top Polish performer in the Four Hills Tournament event in Innsbruck, finishing eighth. The article gives the prize money amounts he and teammate Dawid Kubacki received for their results and notes the switch this season to paying prizes in euros (not Swiss francs).
18-year-old from Poland on the brink of a shock — here's the World Cup overall standings
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
Polish 18-year-old Kacper Tomasiak produced another strong result in Innsbruck, finishing 8th and scoring important World Cup points; he now has 284 points and sits just outside the top 10 overall. The article also reports that Domen Prevc remains the dominant leader of the overall standings, with Ryoyu Kobayashi trailing in second, and lists the updated top positions after the Innsbruck competition.
Domen Prevc tamed! Sensational winner in Innsbruck — TCS standings
January 04, 2026 / Przegląd Sportowy Onet
In the third competition of the 74th Four Hills Tournament in Innsbruck Ren Nikaido caused an upset by taking his first World Cup victory and interrupting Domen Prevc's winning streak. Prevc still leads the overall standings and looks set to win the tournament, while 18-year-old Pole Kacper Tomasiak has broken into the top group and sits 10th overall after Innsbruck.
Ren Nikaido upends Domen Prevc in Innsbruck on Four Hills Tournament
January 04, 2026 / L'Équipe
Japanese jumper Ren Nikaido claimed his first World Cup victory in the third event of the Four Hills Tournament in Innsbruck, beating Domen Prevc who had won the two previous rounds. Austrian Stephan Embacher rounded out the podium. The Tour finishes in Bischofshofen on Tuesday, with Prevc still in contention for the overall title.
Granerud trapped in elevator for half an hour after organisers lost his shoes in Innsbruck
January 04, 2026 / NRK
Halvor Egner Granerud says a malfunctioning elevator and a lost bag of his ordinary shoes left him stuck in jump boots for about 35 minutes during the trial round in Innsbruck, which he believes harmed his performance. The event organisers apologised; Granerud later softened a furious interview comment on Instagram. Ren Nikaido won the event and Domen Prevc finished second, with Granerud and other Norwegians voicing frustration over the logistical chaos.