Adam Małysz Sounds the Alarm About a Major Crisis! He Discusses Needed Changes

Polish ski jumpers are starting the season without great hopes for quick successes, as Adam Małysz openly discusses the challenges they face. The President of the Polish Ski Association notes that the entire discipline is in crisis; viewers watch for 45 minutes to an hour before losing interest. He stresses that if the FIS does not take action, the situation will only get harder.

The season opens with a mixed team competition in Lillehammer, but it is difficult to predict how the Polish team will perform this first weekend. Małysz highlights that despite the presence of several Polish jumpers in Norway, nobody knows what to expect.

Małysz acknowledges struggles among younger jumpers like Tomek Pilch and Kacper Juroszek who show great potential but have yet to make a significant breakthrough. He emphasizes the gradual progress needed from junior athletes and the importance of only sending the best performers to major competitions.

Additionally, Małysz comments on the collaboration between coaches Thomas Thurnbichler and Michal Dolezal as ongoing but emphasizes that the initial integration processes have faced challenges. While training results have been promising, uncertainty remains regarding the jumpers' performances without recent contact with top competitors from last season.

Małysz articulates that the sport needs to revamp its approach, particularly regarding the integration of male and female competitions, and addresses the practical impact of a potential shortage of snow affecting the discipline's visibility. Furthermore, he critiques the safety measures in extreme long jumps, advocating for necessary changes that do not compromise the thrilling spectacle of the sport. His call to action for the FIS highlights the urgent need for innovation and strategic planning to rejuvenate interest and participation in ski jumping.