Ski Jumping Prize Disparities Criticized After Women's Two-Nights-Tour Rewards Highlighted

Selina Freitag's win in the women's qualification earned toiletries and towels, sparking calls for fairer compensation compared to men's cash prizes.

Selina Freitag received toiletries and towels as her prize for winning the women's ski jumping qualification in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, contrasting sharply with the men's 3,000 Swiss Francs cash reward.
Former ski jumping champion Sven Hannawald criticized the disparity, suggesting modest cash prizes for women as a more appropriate solution.
Horst Hüttel, a German Ski Association official, acknowledged the criticism and indicated the need for reevaluating prize structures for women's competitions.
The Two-Nights-Tour for women currently lacks parity with the men's Four Hills Tournament, as it only includes events in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf, leaving out Innsbruck and Bischofshofen.
Efforts are planned over the next two years to expand the women's tournament and address ongoing concerns about fairness and recognition in the sport.