"This is outrageous!" Storm after the words of Dawid Kubacki and Aleksander Zniszczoł

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**"This is outrageous!"

A storm erupted following critical remarks made by Dawid Kubacki and Aleksander Zniszczoł about head coach Thomas Thurnbichler after the World Cup season concluded. Rafał Kot, a member of the Polish Ski Association, expressed his strong disapproval of their comments during a broadcast on Polsat Sport. **

"It’s tragic. It’s very concerning to hear such statements, especially from the main coach. It raises serious questions regarding the team atmosphere and morale," Kot said.

The conclusion of the World Cup season saw Anze Lanisek winning the final competition, but it was Domen Prevc who set a new world record in ski jumping with a jump of 254.5 meters, surpassing the previous record held by Stefan Kraft. For the Polish team, the season has been largely disappointing, with Paweł Wąsek's podium finish being a rare positive note.

In light of the team's lackluster performance, the association has decided to part ways with Thurnbichler, who will be replaced by Maciej Maciusiak. The negative reactions from players after their last competitions shed light on the need for change and improvement within the squad.

Dawid Kubacki and Aleksander Zniszczoł were vocal in criticizing their former coach, stating that issues stemming from Thurnbichler's leadership had severely impacted the team's performance. "When the head coach throws obstacles in front of the athletes, it's hard for the team to flourish. Making it harder for Kamil is almost akin to sabotage," Kubacki noted in an interview.

Zniszczoł echoed these sentiments during an appearance on Eurosport, emphasizing the need for a more conducive team environment and hinting at Maciusiak's emergence as a necessary change.

In the wake of these statements, intense discussions are expected regarding the new direction for Poland’s ski jumping team as they aim to bounce back in future competitions.