Ren Nikaido, a strong contender for the initial victory in the Super Team ski jumping event at the Winter Olympics, was thwarted by adverse weather conditions that resulted in the event being prematurely halted. On February 16th, Japan was positioned in sixth place, trailing Norway by a mere 2.8 points, entering the third jump. Nikaido managed to achieve an impressive jump that reached 138.5 meters, temporarily elevating Japan to second place after the initial attempts. However, the competition had to be suspended as heavy snowfall began, significantly impacting the outcome of the event.

Japan has a storied history with adverse weather interruptions, notably recalling the 1998 Nagano Olympics when a similar situation unfolded but allowed the competition to continue. This time, with only one jump completed by Nikaido, the event was called off before the remaining athletes could compete. According to the event's regulations, results were based solely on the two completed jumps, causing Japan to miss out on a podium position despite their previous strong performances in the tournament.

Head coach Kento Sakuyama expressed frustration at the decision to halt the competition, feeling that the team could have continued with just a brief delay. The competition was expected to capitalize on Nikaido's prior successes, but the premature ending left the team and its stars, including Nikaido and fellow competitor Ryoyu Kobayashi, disheartened as they concluded the event without reaching their goal of a medal, ending their campaign with a sense of regret.