Kamil Stoch Threatens to Show the Middle Finger Over Exclusion from World Championships

The article reports that news emerged on Tuesday about Thomas Thurnbichler’s decision not to include Kamil Stoch in the roster for the World Championships in Trondheim, scheduled from February 26 to March 9. This unexpected move has sparked major controversy in the world of Polish ski jumping.

Former ski jumper Jan Ziobro was highly critical of the decision. He stated, “If Kamil Stoch ends his career soon, it would be a great loss for our team. We would lose someone with tremendous expertise and, if he feels slighted, he might even symbolically show his middle finger and leave Poland.” Ziobro argued that the Polish team stands to lose a major asset if the experienced athlete is not given a chance to compete, highlighting that Stoch had accumulated more points in the World Cup standings than Piotr Żyła, who was selected instead.

Thurnbichler defended his choice by stating that his decision was based solely on the current World Cup general classification. Ziobro, however, suggested that a more inclusive approach during training could have allowed all athletes to compete and prove their form.

The article underscores the heated debate in Polish ski jumping circles, emphasizing the immense pressure in the sport and hinting at potential managerial consequences for Thurnbichler after the season.

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