Kamil Stoch and Piotr Żyła are set to battle. Both may lose.

As the Polish Championships took place in Zakopane, it became evident that coach Thomas Thurnbichler has crucial choices to make regarding the participants in the upcoming World Cup. Stoch and Żyła, two of Poland's most celebrated ski jumpers, may have to watch their teammates compete while they struggle to find their footing in a disappointing season.

Paweł Wąsek has emerged as the standout jumper, having performed exceptionally well in both national and international competitions. His remarkable progress has put him in contention for the World Cup squad, while Stoch and Żyła’s recent performances have not been as convincing.

Overall, the situation highlights a shift in Polish ski jumping, with newer athletes challenging the positions of established stars. The upcoming events will be critical in determining who gets the opportunity to represent Poland on the global stage.