Overview
- Naoki Nakamura finished second in World Cup round 17 at Sapporo’s Okurayama HS137, scoring 263.6 points on jumps of 134.0 and 132.5 meters.
- Ren Nikaidō placed third with 257.6 points after jumps of 130.0 and 129.5 meters, securing a double podium for Japan.
- The men’s individual round 17 was held on January 17, marking a strong home showing for the Japanese team.
- Qualification on January 16 saw Ryoyu Kobayashi top the field with 139.0 meters and 140.8 points, with three Japanese athletes in the top ten.
- Round 18 of the World Cup stop is scheduled for January 18 at the same venue in Sapporo.