Heavy snowfall has significantly disrupted the Winter Olympics schedule in Livigno, Italy, on Tuesday, creating chaos for athletes and officials. The women's snowboard slopestyle medal event was cancelled due to the severe snowstorm and will be rescheduled for a later date, impacting competitors and fans alike.
Delays and Disruptions Across Events
The freestyle skiing aerials qualifying round was delayed as officials closely monitored weather conditions, with workers actively clearing snow from the jump to ensure safety. This follows earlier disruptions on Monday, where the Big Air skiing final, featuring Britain's Kirsty Muir, was also postponed due to heavy snow.
Impact on Team GB
Kirsty Muir ultimately finished fourth in the Big Air skiing final, narrowly missing out on a medal for Team GB. The adverse weather conditions have not only affected event timings but also the performance and morale of athletes competing in the challenging environment.
The ongoing snowstorm has raised concerns about further schedule changes and the ability to maintain the Olympic timetable, with organizers working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the severe weather on the games.
