Ski Jumping Zakopane The Ski Jumping World Cup is the most famous international sporting event that takes place in Zakopane every year. For the first time the World Cup took place in our town in 1980. Thanks to Adam Malysz, ski jumping started to get a lot of attention in Poland. From 2002 to 2005 the Polish athlete stood on the podium in Zakopane every year. Adam Malysz's success in ski jumping started the phenomenon of Malyszomania in Poland. In this article you can find out where you can buy or sell tickets for ski jumping in Zakopane. All about... Ski Jumping Ski jumping is a winter sport in which athletes aim to achieve the longest possible jump. Ski jumpers ski down a specially designed curved ramp. In addition to the length of the jump, the athlete's flight style and other factors that affect the final result, such as weather conditions, are also scored. The discipline is mainly associated with winter sports, but summer competitions are also held. Ski jumping originated in Norway at the end of the 19th century and spread to Europe and North America in later years. Ski jumping and cross-country skiing are a traditional group of Nordic skiing disciplines. The Ski Jumping World Cup has been held every year since the 1979/1980 season and runs from November to March. About 30 competitions are held during the season. In order to participate in the World Cup, athletes must first score points in the Continental Cup. The Ski Jumping World Cup in Zakopane took place for the first time in 1980. In the first competition Stanislaw Bobak was the winner and on the next day the triumph was won by Piotr Fijas. In the following years the competitions took place intermittently. Only since 2002 ski jumping in Zakopane has been permanently on the ski jumping World Cup schedule. With the approval of the International Ski Federation (FIS) 60,000 watt sound system was installed in the ski jumping facility and music was played during the competition. The World Cup competition in Zakopane in 2002 was the first ever ski jumping competition where music was played. Since the 2011/2012 season, there have also been women's competitions to compete for the first place in the World Cup. Ski Jumping Zakopane tickets - where to buy? The most convenient way to get tickets for the Zakopane Ski Jumping is via the official event website or at www.tixarea.com. The organisers usually provide an online purchasing platform that allows fans to select convenient seats and make a secure transaction. Buying tickets this way ensures that they are official, avoiding potential fraud or fake tickets. Due to the high level of interest in this event, it is advisable to purchase tickets for Zakopane Ski Jumping in advance. Tickets for these competitions often sell out very quickly, especially for the most anticipated competitions and final rounds. By planning to buy your tickets early, you can secure the best seats and avoid disappointment. Ticket options for Zakopane Ski Jumping usually vary, allowing fans to choose between tickets for individual competitions or packages covering several days of competition. If you intend to watch the entire series of competitions, investing in a multi-day ticket package may prove to be financially advantageous. Such packages often come with additional benefits, such as priority seating or access to exclusive side events. For those looking for a unique experience, VIP tickets may also be available. Such tickets often include access to luxurious VIP areas, special facilities and opportunities to meet athletes or attend exclusive events. Although such tickets are more expensive, they provide an unforgettable experience and a unique way to enjoy Ski Jumping in Zakopane. Interesting facts about ski jumping Gregor Schlierenzauer and Kamil Stoch have the most wins in Zakopane with 5 victories. Adam Malysz and Janne Ahonen were on the podium the most times in individual competitions in Zakopane - 8 times. Kamil Stoch, Gregor Schlierenzauer and Thomas Morgenstern were on the podium in Zakopane 6 times. In the history of the competitions in Zakopane, athletes from Austria have stood on the podium the most times by country - 38 times. The second place in this category belongs to the representatives of Norway - 25 times on the podium. Third place belongs to the Germans - 26 times on the podium. The athletes from Poland stood on the podium a total of 25 times. The hill record at Wielka Krokiew belongs to Japanese Yukiya Satō. The athlete made a jump of 147 metres, beating the previous record of Dawid Kubacki by 3.5 metres. The unofficial hill record is 150 metres and belongs to Norwegian athlete Benjamin Østvold. In the 2012/2013 season Zakopane hosted the first team competition in the World Cup. The size of the hill in Zakopane - Wielka Krokiew is 140 metres. The construction point of the Wielka Krokiew is located at 125 metres of the hill. Wielka Krokiew is the largest hill in Poland. The stands of the Wielka Krokiew can accommodate 40,000 people at the facility. The hill in Zakopane hosts not only winter ski jumping competitions, but also summer ones. The record audience at Wielka Krokiew was during the Nordic World Ski Championships in 1962, when a live ski jumping competition was watched by 120,000 people.