The Whole World is Talking About Kamil Stoch. One Big Surprise

The article begins by noting that the absence of Kamil Stoch from the World Championships lineup has attracted significant attention both in Poland and internationally. A week ago, Thomas Thurnbichler announced the roster for the World Championships in Trondheim, including athletes such as Pawel Wąsek, Dawid Kubacki, Piotr Żyła, Aleksander Zniszczoł, and Jakub Wolny. Over the weekend in Sapporo, both Kamil Stoch and Maciej Kot fought for a spot on the team, but the coach ultimately decided against selecting either of them.

This decision has sparked considerable controversy. Fans, journalists, and experts have criticized the choice, pointing out that the coach had the option to include a sixth competitor after evaluating the training sessions on site. Although the decision did not raise many eyebrows in German, Austrian, and Slovenian media, it proved to be particularly unexpected in a Croatian outlet, which highlighted the shock of missing one of the sport’s all-time greats. The article also reminds readers that this is the first time in 20 years that Stoch will be absent from the World Championships.

Supported by international quotes and commentary, the narrative stresses Stoch’s iconic status in ski jumping and his importance to the Polish team on the world stage.