Overview
- Kraft will miss Saturday's World Cup stop in Ruka after receiving team approval to travel home to his wife.
- ÖSV has selected Jonas Schuster to start in Finland during Kraft's absence.
- The 32-year-old holds second place in the overall standings after his 46th World Cup victory in Falun, tying Matti Nykänen on the wins list.
- His career World Cup points total reached 15,811, surpassing Janne Ahonen's former record.
- FIS posted public congratulations, and Kraft reiterated his pursuit of an individual medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.