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Prevc Extends Tournee Lead in Garmisch as Zajc Receives Red Card Under Gear Crackdown

Zero‑tolerance equipment checks are reshaping the field as organizers move toward launching a women’s edition in 2026.

Overview

  • Domen Prevc won the Neujahrsspringen in Garmisch-Partenkirchen ahead of Jan Hörl and Stephan Embacher to take a clear overall lead at the halfway mark with 619.8 points.
  • Timi Zajc was disqualified before his first jump for a four‑millimetre suit violation and was issued a red card that suspends him for Innsbruck and Bischofshofen.
  • FIS material chief Matthias Hafele is enforcing a strict policy and new card system, and the federation says Manuel Fettner’s long‑used binding is approved despite Norwegian media allegations.
  • Norway’s Anna Ström was disqualified after an extra sole was found in her sock, and the FIS is reviewing a medical attestation submitted by her team.
  • Officials indicate a women’s Vierschanzentournee is expected to be confirmed for 2026, with an announcement anticipated during the current Tournee.