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Bad start to the new World Cup season: The women’s giant slalom in Sölden on Saturday falls victim to the weather.
The start of the Alpine World Cup season could not take place on Saturday as planned. The women’s giant slalom in Sölden had to be cancelled.
Due to the weather conditions with sleet and poor visibility, as well as the unfavorable forecast, the Austrian organizers were unable to hold the race. Early on Saturday morning they initially postponed the start by an hour and later had to capitulate.
Exactly what we feared happened: the worst.
It is not possible to get a ready-to-race slope, said FIS Technical Race Director Markus Mayr. “Exactly what we feared happened: the worst. Rain, snow – it really softened the slopes for us. We can hardly transport the snow that lies on the ground. It is also very dangerous for all the workers to move on such a slope, »explained Mayr.
There was no chance to prepare a safe slope, said FIS race director Peter Gerdol. The men’s giant slalom is scheduled for Sunday. In order for this to take place, a great effort is necessary, the organizers explained.