Adam Małysz outlines life after Polish Ski Association presidency and plans new private venture

Daily life and private venture

Former Polish Ski Association (PZN) president Adam Małysz posted an update on social media detailing his daily routine and future plans following the conclusion of his four-year term in office. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram, the former ski jumper explained that he has shifted his focus to domestic chores, home improvement projects, and regular contact with Polish competitors. Małysz noted that while he humorously considers himself a retiree, he is actively working on launching a new commercial enterprise alongside several friends.

As of today, you could say that I am a pensioner, but I am not a pensioner. I have finally started doing what I like again, mainly cleaning around the house, DIY, but obviously I am also in constant contact with the jumpers.

Małysz refrained from revealing the exact industry or operational focus of the new company, telling viewers that further details about the business venture will appear in an upcoming video. The social media update was published several hours after PZN announced a new operational role within the federation for three-time Olympic gold medallist Kamil Stoch.

Administrative pressures and departure from PZN

Małysz's recent video is part of an ongoing online series titled "Life after life," which he introduced in August 2026 to chronicle his transition away from sports administration. When announcing his decision not to seek re-election after leading PZN for four years, Małysz cited the heavy mental toll and health considerations associated with running the national sports federation.

My adventure with the Polish Ski Association ended after four years. Do I regret this decision? I think not. It cost me a lot of nerves. Just as I felt capable of achieving a great deal, a lot succeeded, but a lot also did not succeed. I think for my health, my mental state, it was the right decision.

The operational demands of the presidency involved constant administrative oversight and continuous communication without regular breaks. In June 2026, Małysz spoke to Tomasz Kalemba about the structural demands that leadership personnel faced inside the organisation.

In the position of president, however, I collided with the bureaucratic machine. It was great that I had people in the association who were very dedicated to it and worked at unbelievable revs. Probably none of the employees, and certainly not the president, secretary general, or sports director, ever turned off their phone even on vacation, because something is always happening.

Federation transition and Olympic pension

Following Małysz's departure, former federation head Apoloniusz Tajner returned to lead the Polish Ski Association ahead of the approaching FIS Ski Jumping World Cup season. Although Małysz stepped away from official executive duties, he maintains direct personal connections with active ski jumpers and the broader national winter sports community.

In addition to earnings and private investments accumulated during his athletic career, Małysz is entitled to receive a state Olympic pension. Polish law grants this benefit to Olympic medallists who have reached 40 years of age. Małysz won four Olympic medals during his competitive ski jumping career, comprising three silvers and one bronze. As of January 2026, the monthly Olympic pension payout in Poland is 5,116.99 PLN.