GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Adverse weather conditions led to the abandonment of the first men’s World Cup super-G event following the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this Sunday. Dense fog enveloping the upper section of the renowned Kandahar course severely compromised visibility, rendering competition unsafe despite repeated efforts by organizers.
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced the official cancellation after multiple delays and attempts to adjust the start gate position failed to mitigate the challenging atmospheric conditions. ‘Due to the present weather situation with limited visibility from the fog,’ the federation stated, the decision was made to prioritize athlete safety.
In response to the cancellation, FIS men’s race director Markus Waldner confirmed via Austrian television that the event will be rescheduled for March 13th in Courchevel, France. This venue will host the final weekend of speed races preceding the World Cup Finals scheduled in Norway the subsequent week.
The cancellation leaves the super-G season standings with Swiss skier Marco Odermatt maintaining a substantial advantage. Odermatt currently commands the discipline with 425 points, establishing a formidable 158-point lead over his closest competitor, Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr, who trails with 267 points. Three super-G events remain in the season.
The World Cup circuit now progresses to Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, where athletes will compete in technical events including a slalom and giant slalom next weekend.