The reasons behind David Kubacki’s withdrawal from the latest Raw Air competition in Vikersund are still unknown. The absence of the Pole at the competitions meant that Stefan Kraft caught up with our representative in the overall World Cup standings. To maintain his position, the Novy Targ jumper must compete in the next competition. If possible? This was told by coach Thomas Turnbichler.
Ski Jumping World Cup runner-up David Kubacki withdrew from the last competition in Vikersund at Raw Air 2023. This decision meant that the Polish representative lost the chance for an entire cycle podium and guaranteed Halvor Egner Granerud the Crystal Globe this season.
Thomas Turnbichler is moderately pleased with the entire Raw Air cycle.
However, the reason for this decision must have been important, and the Polish Ski Association said it was for “personal reasons”. Eurosport journalists said they asked coach Thomas Turnbichler if it was due to sports or health problems, but he denied it and asked that the decision of the jumper be respected, which the journalists did.
After the competition, Thomas Turnbichler assessed the entire Raw Air 2023 cycle. The Austrian admitted that he was quite satisfied, taking into account everything that was happening, i. the illness of Yakub Wolna and the last decision of the aforementioned David Kubatsky.
Will David Kubacki return for the next competition?
David Kubacki no longer has a chance at the Crystal Ball, but he could still take second place at the World Championship this season. The Pole is on the heels of Stefan Kraft, who ruined Halvor Egner Granerud’s Sunday holiday and won the competition in Vikersund.
Thanks to this victory, the Austrian scored a lot of points for the Pole and is now 42 points behind him. To maintain his position, David Kubacki must return to ski jumping on March 25 in Lahti, Finland.
Thomas Turnbichler was asked if it is possible for David Kubacki to return for the next World Cup competition. The Austrian replied evasively. - At the moment I have no information about the situation with David. Will he take part in competitions in Lahti? You will know as soon as possible,” he told Eurosport.
Source: Wprost
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