Ultimatum for Kamil Stoch: World Championships in Focus

Polish ski jumping legend Kamil Stoch is currently in a difficult situation regarding his participation in the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim, which are scheduled to be held from February 26 to March 9. Having recently returned to competition after a break in the World Cup, Stoch’s recent performances have been underwhelming, and his position in the national squad is now under threat.

National team coach Thomas Thurnbichler has imposed a strict ultimatum on the athletes fighting for a spot on the squad. He emphasized that both Kamil Stoch and Maciej Kot need to show very strong results in the World Cup events in Sapporo next weekend. While other members such as Aleksander Zniszczoł, Paweł Wąsek, and Piotr Żyła (who is already confirmed as the defending champion on the normal hill) are expected to represent Poland, the final place for the team appears to be up for grabs between Stoch and Kot.

Thurnbichler stated clearly that the final decision regarding the roster for the World Championships in Trondheim will be made after the Sapporo competitions, putting immense pressure on Stoch to overcome his current crisis with improved performance. The article underscores the critical nature of these upcoming events for his international career and the overall success of the Polish ski jumping team.

Stay tuned for further updates as the Sapporo events unfold and the final team selections are made.