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Winter Olympics Curling Hit by Power Outage
5 Feb
Summary
- First curling matches began two days before the opening ceremony.
- A brief power outage halted play for approximately three minutes.
- Luge training was also delayed by the energy-related issue.
Competition for the 2026 Winter Olympics began in Cortina with early curling matches. The historic curling stadium experienced a power outage, leading to a brief interruption of play. This energy-related issue lasted approximately three minutes, affecting both the curling matches and delaying the men's singles luge training session.
The mixed doubles curling tournament, featuring eight teams, commenced two full days prior to the official opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games. Athletes like first-time Olympian Korey Dropkin shared their enthusiasm for competing amongst the best in a unique atmosphere. The initial round-robin matches involve teams composed of one woman and one man.
