The Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina suffered a power cut just ten minutes into the first event, halting the mixed doubles curling match between Great Britain and Norway. The disruption occurred at the Olympic Ice Stadium, causing scoring screens to go dark and forcing officials to pause play.
British curlers Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds appeared unfazed by the delay, with Dodds laughing as staff worked to resolve the issue. BBC commentator Steve Cram remarked: 'We have had a power cut here at the stadium. Not a great start for the organisers.' The crowd cheered when lights flickered back on after about five minutes.
Play resumed and Mouat and Dodds secured an 8-6 victory. Mouat joked about the incident: 'It was a bit of a dance and a boogie, a rave, nightclub you know.' The Games continue with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for Friday at the San Siro.
